FOY Warblers @ Erie Marsh - 22 Apr 2024
Yesterday Ohio recorded its first State Record White Wagtail in Dayton. Closer to home 16 Marbled Godwits were found at Erie Marsh in southern Monroe County, MI. I suspected that they'd be gone by today but still held off chasing them until this morning. I was more interested in the report of dozens of Yellow-rumped Warblers that had shown up along the outer dikes at Erie Marsh and was looking forward to getting my first warbler fix of the year. Skies were clear but cool this morning (30F). Winds were relatively calm but supposed to pick up in the afternoon. I took the bike and headed to Erie Marsh, arriving just before 7:30 am. I was hoping to ride the bike along the outer dike but was stopped by someone at the Nature Conservancy who told me I had to walk. A pair of Trumpeter Swans were in the canal at Bay Creek Road and I-75 just prior. As I headed into the outer dike I immediately caught ear of Yellow-rumped Warblers AND Yellow Warblers ! Sure enough, just moments later, Danny
