Lucas County commissioners just approved a series of crucial contracts and agreements, including a significant savings on forensic evaluations and new funding for the University Parks Trail.
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The Lucas County Board just approved significant contracts and personnel appointments, setting the stage for crucial developments in the community!
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A radio announcement marks the closure of St. Luke’s Hospital in Lucas County after decades of service, honoring the doctors, nurses, and staff whose dedication supported patients and first responders over the years.
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Thanks to all our friends in #Toledo who joined me last night for community and conversation at Earnest Brew Works! Thanks as well to Lori King, who interviewed me for her podcast. Always good to be in #LucasCounty! #hambleyforohio #careforohio #SecretaryofState
Destination Toledo is making waves with a remarkable $43.1 million economic impact in 2025 while requesting no additional funding for 2026!
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Lucas County is taking a stand for its heroes by proclaiming November 2025 as Veterans and Military Families Month, while the Veterans Service Commission pushes for a budget boost to enhance vital outreach services!
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Lucas County commissioners are at odds over emergency food funding as SNAP delays threaten local families, with a $1 million proposal failing and a $100,000 plan approved to support community food programs.
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Center frame, perched facing left, but looking right. Description from Allaboutbirds.org: Small, short-tailed warbler with a sharply pointed, bicolored bill. Blue-gray above with mossy-green patch on the back, white eye-arcs, and yellow breast. Adult males have most extensive black and rufous breast band; young females are plain yellow.
Happy Sunday friends…when I went back over and looked at all the birds I’ve posted from this past warbler migration, I found I missed this lovely Northern Parula🤦♀️ I so enjoy his lovely rufous necklace. #birds #birdingOh #wildlife #naturephotography #warbler #NorthernParula #LucasCounty
Center frame stands an adult Green Heron surrounded by four of her five chicks. The parent was using this moment to pull the chicks closer to the nest from the surrounding branches and out of a potential harm's way.
Happy Sunday friends... Took another trip out to see the Green Heron nest, exactly one week later and could not believe how fast these little ones have grown, #birds #ohbirding #wildlife #naturephotography #MageeMarsh #Lucascounty
Lucas County is making a crucial decision that could impact vulnerable children—will you support the renewal of the 1.8 mill levy for children's services this November?
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Lucas County is stepping up for kids and pets with a renewed tax levy for children's services and the exciting launch of "Fido Freedom Days" to help reunite lost dogs with their families!
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Big changes are coming to Lucas County as the Canine Care and Control Department prepares to relocate, alongside critical updates to county policies and personnel!
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Lucas County is set to implement a winter average billing system for water services, helping residents avoid unexpected spikes in their bills and making budgeting easier year-round.
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Lucas County is taking bold steps to enhance infrastructure and public safety, including new transportation initiatives and necessary rate adjustments for water services.
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Lucas County officials are set to implement modest rate increases for essential utilities, ensuring high-quality services while maintaining community trust and engagement.
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Center frame, a Black-necked Stilt sits on a nest, close to the water. From Allaboutbirds.org., Black-necked Stilts nest on the ground. They tend to build on surfaces above water, such as small islands, clumps of vegetation, or even, occasionally, floating mats of algae. Both female and male choose the site; they look for places with soft sand or other substrate that can be scraped away to form the nesting depression. The nests are often set among vegetation stubble adjacent to water or on dikes, islands, or high spots with sparse vegetation such as glasswort and saltgrass.
Center frame, black-necked stilt stood guard over the area their mate was nesting, to ensure nothing comes to disturb them. I was yelled at several times and I was at least 10 yards away on a boardwalk, looking down at them.
Happy Two-for Tuesday friends... two photos this morning of a Black-necked Stilt family, one on the nest and the other keeping guard. Am excited to watch this family grow in the ensuing weeks. #birds #ohbirding #wildlife #naturephotography #LucasCounty #HowardMarshWestMetropark
From Allaboutbird.org., Male and female Black-throated Blue Warblers look so different that they were originally described as two different species. The olive-brown females, while not as dramatically marked as the males, have a unique white square on the wing that readily separates them from other female warblers. This warbler breeds in the East and spends the winter in the Caribbean.
Happy midweek friends... the female warblers were the toast of the town these past two weeks. I find the Black-throated Blue to be the most tantalizing. A gal whose only resemblance to the male is a white "handkerchief" on her wing. #birds #OHbirding #wildlife #naturephotography #BWIAB #Lucascounty
From Allaboutbirds.com, In phalaropes, it’s the females that are the more brightly colored sex. They get into fierce fights over the males they want to mate with. Then after they’ve laid their eggs, they take no part in raising the young and often seek out another male and lay another clutch (this is a female).
Happy Sunday friends... was lucky to see this Red-necked Phalarope whose migration journey included a stopover on the Maumee River. Lifer in migration colors. #birds #ohbirding #wildlife #naturephotography #Lucascounty
From Birdsinthetree.com., the Complete guide to the Black-throated Green... Identification Features: The Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) is identifiable by its bright yellow-green body, black throat, and two white wing bars, measuring 4.5 to 5.5 inches in length. Its unique song resembles “zee-zee-zee, zoo-zee.” Habitat Preferences: This warbler thrives in mature deciduous and mixed forests across eastern North America, particularly during the breeding season from April to August. Key habitat features include tall trees, dense understory vegetation, and diverse woodlands. Behavioral Patterns: The warbler primarily feeds on insects and caterpillars, often hanging upside down to forage. Males sing to attract mates, and nesting takes place in dense vegetation, emphasizing their preference for safe and hidden sites. Conservation Status: The population faces threats from habitat loss due to urban development and deforestation, climate change, and fragmentation. Conservation organizations focus on habitat restoration and sustainable practices to support the warbler’s survival. Ecological Importance: The Black-throated Green Warbler plays a crucial role in forest ecosystems by helping control insect populations and contributing to forest regeneration through its nesting habits.
Happy Weekend friends... warbler migration is beginning to wind down, as more females and immatures come through learning the route. Caught this young, Black-throated Green on a rainy Wednesday--happy to have had the chance. #birds #ohbiridng #LucasCounty #naturepfotography #wildlife
From Allaboutbirds.org., The brilliant Prothonotary Warbler bounces along branches like a golden flashlight in the dim understory of swampy woodlands. This golden ray of light is unique among warblers with its beady black eye and blue-gray wings. It is also one of two warblers that build their nests in holes in standing dead trees. Often called a "swamp warbler" in the southeast, it also occurs surprisingly far to the north along rivers. Its population is declining, due to loss of forested wetlands in the U.S. and mangroves on its wintering grounds.
Happy Friday friends... This prothonotary warbler made use of the boardwalk corners grabbing spider web catches for food and webs for nest building. He also didn't mind posing for a few photos while doing so. Beautiful bird! #birds #Ohbiridng #BWIAB #LucasCounty #Naturephotography #wildlife
From Allaboutbirds.org., This small forest thrush gets its name from the cascade of “veer” notes that make up its ethereal, reedy song—a common sound at dusk and dawn in summer in the damp northern woods. Most Veeries are a warm cinnamon brown above, with delicate spots on the throat; though far northwestern and northeastern populations are darker brown. These birds hop through the forest understory as they forage for insects and fruit. They spend winters in South America.
Happy Thursday friends, last day of work before the Memorial Day holiday weekend begins. Had the opportunity to get in one more day of birding in between raindrops yesterday and this beautiful Veery made the wet and cold weather worthwhile. #birds #ohbirding #naturephotography #wildlife #LucasCounty
From Allaboutbirds.org., Tennessee Warblers are dainty, thin-billed warblers that breed in the boreal forest of Canada. Though they lack the brilliant colors of other warbler species, breeding males are a crisp mixture of gray head, white stripe over the eye, and green back. Females and nonbreeders can look more generally yellowish, inviting confusion with species like Orange-crowned Warblers, but they always show white under the tail. This numerous species eats mostly small caterpillars and benefits from the spruce budworm outbreaks that happen periodically in their breeding habitat.
Happy midweek friends... this Tennessee warbler came down from the canopy long enough for me to snap a photo, before disappearing back behind the leaves and limbs. Usually easy to hear yet difficult to see. Love these guys! #birds #Ohbirding #BWIAB #naturephotography #wildlife #LucasCounty
Happy Tuesday friends... the flycatchers arrived during the #BWIAB and I'm still trying to sus them out. Here is the Yellow-bellied flycatcher whose voice is not necessary for use in identification-Whew! #birds #ohbirding #naturephotography #lucascounty #wildlife
From Allaboutbirds.org., On warm summer evenings, Common Nighthawks roam the skies over treetops, grasslands, and cities. Their sharp, electric peent call is often the first clue they’re overhead. In the dim half-light, these long-winged birds fly in graceful loops, flashing white patches out past the bend of each wing as they chase insects. These fairly common but declining birds make no nest. Their young are so well camouflaged that they’re hard to find, and even the adults seem to vanish as soon as they land.
Happy Monday friends, back to work I go after a marvelous weekend of birding. Enjoy this Common Nighthawk who awakened at dusk after sleeping on a tree branch hanging over the main entrance to Magee Marsh Wildlife Area. #birds #ohbirding #wildlife #naturephotography #BWIAB #LucasCounty
From Allaboutbirds.org., Like all other blue birds, Indigo Buntings lack blue pigment. Their jewel-like color comes instead from microscopic structures in the feathers that refract and reflect blue light, much like the airborne particles that cause the sky to look blue.
Happy Sunday friends. On Friday evening, I watched 2 male Indigo Buntings try to chase the other out of their "perceived" territory. Great fun to watch, difficult to shoot. Instead, I grabbed this shot when one landed to rest a spell. #birds #Ohbirding #BWIAB #LucasCounty #MBSP #naturephotography
From Allaboutbirds.org, The sharply marked Blackpoll Warbler is nature’s hearing test, with a high-pitched, almost inaudible song that floats through the boreal forests of Canada. This long-distance athlete weighs less than half an ounce yet makes the longest overwater journey of any songbird—nearly 1,800 miles nonstop over the Atlantic Ocean to its wintering grounds. In the fall, this black-and-white warbler molts into yellow-green plumage and loses its black cap. Although still numerous, it has lost an estimated 88% of its population in the last 40 years.
Happy Saturday friends... another busy day ahead, so enjoy this gorgeous Blackpoll warbler. Frist time I saw this bird some years ago, I thought he was "wearing" a tuxedo. Kind of the truth! #birds #ohbiridng #BWIAB #Warblermigration #LucasCounty #wildlife #Naturephotography
From Allaboutbirds.org, Among the dazzling cohort of spring warblers, the first Cape May Warbler to arrive is a balm: its mossy green back, tiger-striped breast, and chestnut cheek patch make it unlike any other warbler. During the breeding season, the species lives remote from most human observers, in northern spruce-fir forests, where its nesting success is tied to its chief food, the spruce budworm caterpillar. These unusual warblers have specially shaped tongues that allow them to sip nectar from tropical flowers in winter—and sometimes from hummingbird feeders.
Happy Friday friends... Been trying for 2 weeks to get decent photos of the vibrantly beautiful Cape May Warbler and on Wednesday, this one held still long enough to make it happen. Whew! #birds #ohbirding #BWIAB #warblermigration #naturephotography #wildlife #LucasCounty #MageeMarsh
Happy Thursday friends... we've had over 3 million birds migrate through my county in the last 3 days. Yesterday I happily photographed this newly arrived Philadelphia Vireo. I simply love his lemony yellow breast. #birds #ohbirding #BWIAB #LucasCounty #Warblermigration #naturephotography #wildlife
From Allaboutbirds.org, Orange-crowned Warblers aren’t the most dazzling birds in their family, but they’re a useful one to learn. These grayish to olive-green birds vary in color geographically and have few bold markings. There’s rarely any sign of an orange crown, which is usually only visible when the bird is excited and raises its head feathers. They might have you scratching your head until you recognize their slim shape, sharply pointed bill, and warmer yellow under the tail. These busy birds forage low in shrubs, and are one of the few warblers that's more common in the West than the East.
Happy Wednesday friends, another early post... I'm always excited when the nondescript, Orange-crowned warbler comes to my corner of Ohio and is received as the glamorous superstar they secretly long to be. #birds #ohbirding #warblermigration #BWIAB #LucasCounty #Wildlifephotography
From @Allaboutbirds.org, The male Blackburnian Warbler has an intricate black-and-white plumage set off by flame-orange face and throat, the impossibly high-pitched flourish at the end of the song, the cool of north-woods habitat in the morning. These forest-canopy specialists are seldom seen at eye level except during migration, when they may be found among dozens of other warbler species at sites that concentrate migrants in spring and fall. They spend winters in South America in open forests including shade-coffee plantations.
Happy Tuesday friends.... busy day ahead, won't have time to post before work, so here's Tuesday's installment. Was happy to find my target bird Saturday, the Blackburnian Warbler. Absolutely gorgeous. #birds #ohbirding #wildlife #birdphotogrphy #warblermigration #warblers #LucasCounty #BWIAB
