Author: Sharon Swaney

Pine Warbler
Photo by Matt Valencic

  April will bring about 35 species of birds to NE Ohio.  Some will stay for the summer and some will just be passing through. Pine Warblers will nest here in any type of pine tree. Their trill-like song reminds you of a Junco or Chipping...

Fox Sparrow
Photo by Matt Valencic

    April will bring about 35 species of birds to NE Ohio.  Some will stay for the summer and some will just be passing through. The Fox Sparrow scratches the ground in search of seeds and insects.  Look for it on the forest floor and under...

American Bittern
Photo by Matt Valencic

April will bring about 35 species of birds to NE Ohio.  Some will stay for the summer and some will just be passing through.  American Bittern  is a wading bird in the marsh.  More easily seen now before the cattails grow tall.  Its deep, gulping...

Virginia Rail
Photo by Matt Valencic

April will bring about 35 species of birds to NE Ohio.  Some will stay for the summer and some will just be passing through.  Virginia Rail is a marsh bird that moves easily among the cattails and reeds in search of any living creature it can...