Thursday, May 20, 2010

Shawnee State Forest (May 5th and 6th)

For the second week in a row I got to work in souther n Ohio for 3 days. A birders dream come true! Again, after work I went to Shawnee State Forest. I do truely love this place. Last years fire, pushed me to the East side of 125, but this year I went back to my favorate places. The first night, the birds just did not want to come close, so I really did not get any pictures. The socond day however was totally different. I found a great little spot that was holding the newly arriving Chats. Once again these guys showed up seeminly over night.


Yellow-breasted Chat. Just a little fired up.
















In this same area was a pair of Scarlet Tanagers hanging out.


Lastly before the evening set, I saw this Hooded. These guys are so dificult to get a shot of. Even though he was a little far, and I had to leave a little more enviroment around him, I am still pleased with the shot.

To end this even of wonderful bird shooting, I was blasted with the sound of Whip-Poor-Wills!

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