Seldom seen migrant in our area. 2 Sightings in 2008 and none in 2009 on Cincinnati Bird Club data base.
First reported May 29th off Firebird Lane.
Heavily cropped image taken with 500mm lens and 1.4 extender.
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Tags:   Little Blue Heron West Chester Ohio Ellis Wetland Egretta caerulea Butler County

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Went to Ellis Lake Wetland area to check on shorebirds moving through. Little activity today, and too far for images.
Posted this image so map would be available to others that are looking for this spot.
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Tags:   Anas discors Blue-winged Teal West Chester Ohio Ellis Lake Wetland Butler County

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Tags:   Greater Yellowlegs Tringa melanoleuca West Chester Ohio Ellis Wetland Butler County

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Tags:   Ardea herodias Great Blue Heron Ohio Ellis Wetland West Chester Butler County

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