Date: 6/15/25 6:51 am From: Michael Fialkovich <0000012b4af48ab0-dmarc-request...> Subject: Butler County Breeding Bird Survey
Hi,
Yesterday morning I ran my Butler County BBS. The route starts just outside the town of Chicora and goes south along the eastern part of the county ending in Sarver.
Light rain during most of the survey made things a bit difficult trying to keep the forms and myself dry, but the birds remained active. Getting a rain free day has been challenging.
Willow Flycatchers were at the usual locations and I had few Acadians. One Least Flycatcher was calling at a stop where I never recall having them. This species is often hit or miss on the route. Warblers included Ovenbird, American Redstart, Yellow, Blue-winged, Chestnut-sided and Common Yellowthroat. I missed Hooded this year. The Black-and-white I sometimes get was not heard this year. It's always hit or miss for them. Easy to miss when only at a stop for three minutes.
For the second year in a row I had a Common Raven. I'm sure that is a resident species now with the expansion away from the mountains.
After last year's first Yellow-bellied Sapsucker for the route, I was unable to duplicate it this year.
