There is a Marbled Godwit at a nearby park

[semillama]

Apparently first seen on Saturday, I didn't check my email until that night to see the report.

I couldn't go see the bird yesterday due to a mini-marathon that closed off the park. It was seen this morning at 730.

Now, this is a bird that only shows up a couple times a year in Ohio, and usually doesn't hang around and usually only shows up at locations about 2 hours away from where I live.

I'm getting antsy about seeing this bird because not only would it be a life bird, but I've missed opportunities to see it before by missing out on trips with friends or it just being in a location that was too far away to make the trip worthwhile.

I'm seriously considering taking a long lunch to go see this bird.

[semillama]

1. And of course, I miss it by 20 minutes

and of course, it was reported after I left...

Going to try again in 15 minutes - I will see this bird!

[semillama]

2. Success!

Finally saw the bird on my third try after work. I'll post pictures later. This is ABA bird 398 for me.

[semillama]

3. And here it is!

[XemaSab]

4. Interesting bird

The feathers look really faded, and the two-toned bill isn't apparent.

Congratulations!

[semillama]

5. Well, the second photo explains why you can't see the two tones on the bill

it's covered in muck!