The Ohio Division of Wildlife, Ohio State and the Ohio Ornithological Society are combining forces to map out an atlas of breeding birds in the state. The effort is in the second year of its five-year program. The goal is to survey each of over 3,300 eight-square-mile blocks.
Most of Lytle Creek lies in just one of those blocks. Larry Gara and Bob Powell have invested over 40 hours in this block, mostly along the two bike paths. To date, nine possible breeding species, 29 probable breeders and 24 confirmed breeders have been found for a total of 62 species. This is a respectable total for a block that is largely urban.
Our region contains 84 blocks, 51 of which are still “unowned” Anyone with even rudimentary birding skills can make a meaningful contribution. We can help train you, too. If you are interested, call Bob Thobaben at 382-4739 or Bob Powell at 382-3557.
(Above, a portion of the Luther Warren Peace Path, a surprisingly productive area for birds despite its high usage by walkers, runners, bikers, and dog lovers. Photo: Bob Powell)
