We’re passionate about birds and nature. That’s why we opened a Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in our community.
90 Boardman-Canfield Road,
(Route 224)
Boardman, OH 44512
Phone: (330) 629-2473
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Store Hours:
Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bird Sightings in the Mahoning Valley
Recently, I was able to get out and do a little birding. It paid off with a sighting of a Northern Shrike in Canfield and my first Great Blue Heron of the year. Also, numerous Horned Larks can be found along Calla Road in Canfield.
Pine Siskens have been reported at a few feeders in the area. Waterfowl numbers are falling with the formation of ice on the lakes and ponds.
A Nothern Shrike was seen in Mill Creek MetroParks. Also, a Long billed Dowitcher was spotted in a local wetland. Juncos are being seen throughout the area since the weather is turing colder. Waterfowl numbers are still high with many ducks passing through. Loons are being seen all over the state and a Red Throated Loon was seen at Salem Reservior.
The Juncos have returned and should start to frequent your feeders very soon. Look out for White-throated and White-crowned Sparrows in your yard and of course the Tree Sparrow should be seen at your feeders. Waterfowl are heading south and could be seen in large numbers on any sizeable lake.
Waterfowl migration is picking up. Look for ducks and geese on local lakes and ponds. Sparrows are thick in the thickets. White-throated Sparrows, White-Crowned Sparrows and juncos will soon be visiting our feeders.
Migration is underway. Our first reports of Red breasted Nuthatches appearing at the feeders have come in. We may be in for and exciting fall and winter if more northern birds head for Ohio. Check any mudflats you see for shorebirds as they continue to head south passing through our area.
As fall migration picks up, look for migrating shorebirds. Shorebirds that nest in Alaska and northern Canada are on the move. I was lucky to see an endangered Piping Plover and an American Avocet at Conneaut on Lake Erie earlier this month. Locally, shorebird sightings have not been numerous. On an interesting note, I observed a cardinal pair exhibiting mating behavior this week. The male was feeding the female. We have seen an extrodinary amount of nestlings this year.
The summer birding slow down has been underway for a while. We are now beginning to see the southern migration starting with shorebirds moving into the area.
Migration is ended and our resident birds are now nesting. Some of the more interesting birds seen locally include: immature Black-crowned Nightheron and immature Least Bittern. If you visit the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm watch for Boblinks and Meadowlarks. A Sandhill Crane was seen at the Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary early in the month.
Warblers, orioles and tanagers have been flocking into the area. Marsh and shorebirds are in the local wetlands. Now is the time to go birding. Take a walk in the woods, get up early and have your coffee on the porch or visit your favorite stop and just sit and listen the birds are everywhere.
Waterfowl have been moving through the area in large numbers. We are also seeing the first returning Shorebirds in the wetland areas. Great Blue Herons and Great Egrets are here and will be nesting soon. Very day will bring new birds to our area so keep watching.
Now is the time to head to your local lake. Ducks and geese are arriving on there journey north in large numbers. Beautiful Hooded Merganzers will be showing all their spectacular plumage to impress the females. Watch for Tundra Swans as well as Greater white fronted Geese heading to their breeding grounds. Bluebirds are exploring thier nest boxes so be sure to have them cleaned out and ready to go.
Feeder activity is very high during this cold weather. Feeder birds are flocking to food and water sources. Pine Siskins and Red headed Woodpeckers are a few of the unusal birds being reported.
Pine Siskins have arrived in our area. As many as 50 have visited local feeder watchers homes this month. Also, a Northern Shrike has been seen at a local park. Waterfowl number have increased with pintails, shovelors, gadwall and grebes all being seen along with large numbers of Green winged Teal.
Many species are passing through the area, Last night on Washingtonville Road in Green Township I watched a dozen Common Nighthawks hunting in the fields and yards. At a local wetland, American Golden Plover and Sanderlings are feeding along with about 10 other speicies of shorebirds. You should keep your feeders full to help our migrating songbirds as they prepare to journy south.
Bird activity is at a fever pitch. Many birds are preparing for migration. Keep an eye out for warblers, shorebirds, sparrows and sapsuckers as they return south for the winter. Shorebirds are being seen on mudflats in the area.
Migration is underway. Shorebirds are already on their way South. Recently, an American Avocet was found at a local wetland.
Bobolinks and Meadowlarks are present at the Mill Creek MetroParks farm in Canfield. Watch for nesting habits as many birds are still feeding young. May and June gave me many opportunities to be out birding, however I did not keep up with my postings . You can expect to see more timely reporting of the birds that I have seen from now on.
Golden-crowned kinglests and Fox sparrows were seen in Mill Creek Park along with continued good numbers of waterfowl. Eastern Bluebirds, Tree Swallows and Eastern Meadowlarks are back at the Mill Creek Farm. We were fortunate to see a Northern Shrike along Calla Road this past Sunday.
