That’s May in Ohio as the various birds flying over the state can nest as far north as Canada. As the flowers bloom and birders flock to places like Magee Marsh, an ideal place to watch migratory birds before they make the long journey across Lake Erie, spring involves the marsh and the rest of the state. By that time the birds had already flown hundreds if not thousands of miles in the Ohio country. Others come from as far away as South America. For people who have created a bird-friendly backyard, it is a pleasure to see some of these unusual birds during migration. .
These not uncommon migratory birds include the Loon-throated Loon, Black-crowned Night Heron, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Red-bellied Nuthatch, American Pipit, and Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. The Sandhill Crane is a rare avian bird seen in Ohio and can only be seen in the north. All cranes are endangered to some extent, with Sandhill cranes being slightly less endangered. It spends the summer in Canada, where it nests. From there it migrates during the winter in the United, only rarely crossing Ohio wet In temperate climates it is the greatest danger.
The Red-throated Loon is also a sparrow and is much rarer than the crane. Summer reaches the far arctic and migrates not far from its northern lands. It can often be seen around large lakes where they often catch fish by diving across the surface. Nesting is ground where it builds a mossy nest with swamps and wetlands. The red-throated loon typically lays 1 to 3 freckled eggs that are capable of swimming within 24 hours of hatching. The small and slender Black-crowned Night Heron is also a passerine that breeds in the summer in Ohio’s wetlands. It often nests in the same tree as other herons and does not seem to distinguish between its own chicks and other herons’ chicks. He surrounds the water with fish, which the long night crowns with his black beak.
The yellow-bellied flycatcher is a small, dark yellow bird that can sometimes be seen in Ohio backyards during its migration season. This tiny bird can easily catch insects in mid-air and gives a song as it flies towards the rising sun. Its mossy nest is built on the ground in coniferous forests and boreal wetlands. The Red Nuthatch is another small bird that lives on insects in its coniferous forests. In Ohio it can only be seen during the winter. In nesting, the holes in the wood are usually reused with the females picking the site, although sometimes the males widen the holes. They can also build their nest in a nesting box. They can live up to seven years.
The American Pipit is a small brown bird that can be seen throughout North America, however its only in most of the United States and Canada at the time of migration. He spends the summer in far northern Canada and the winter in the United States and Mexico. It nests in the grass in the marshes and fields where it will lay 3 and 7 eggs. when the young birds are completely separated from their parents. The slightly larger yellow-bellied sapsucker is also only seen in Ohio during migration. As the name suggests, holes are drilled into the tree to extract the sap. The sapsucker and crocus use materials from human stomachs to build their nests in the woods. Along with juice, his diet consists of insects and fruit. If you have woods near your area, you may have seen this bird.
Most of these birds are endangered only in the Sandhill Crane. When migrating through Ohio they usually stop to rest and take food before the long journey. Most of these birds stay in northeastern Ohio as it has the most wetlands such as Magee swamps and the Toledo oak grove. Many of the nature preserves in Ohio dance that feature all the necessities a migrating bird needs. Some of the birds can be attracted to your backyard if you set up a suitable habitat. Birds are fed with plenty of seeds, such as sunflower, tallow, raisins, corn, millet, and flax seeds; Peanuts or peanuts are all good for birds to eat. You can also get creative and bake things like popcorn, bread, or make your own special fruit and nut treats.
Sources:
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=1189
http://www.ohio-nature.com/ohio-birds.html
