Pelicans take break in Lisbon lake to feed
LISBON, Ohio (WKBN) — Lisbon is hosting some visitors at Highlandtown Lake.
About nine North American pelicans made a stop at the lake this weekend to rest and feed before heading to Canada and the Rockies, according to local birder Bob Lane.
Lane, who is also the curator at the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center, said that fish are spawning in the lake and the pelicans are feeding there.
'This is obviously a rare occurrence,' Lane said. 'Usually it's one day, but it's been three. They've been here since Saturday.'
Lane is fairly well-known in the local birding community. He and his wife have recorded 264 species in Columbiana County.
Lane said as of Monday morning, the birds were still there, but won't stay much longer.
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LISBON, Ohio (WKBN) — Lisbon is hosting some visitors at Highlandtown Lake. About nine North American pelicans made a stop at the lake this weekend to rest and feed before heading to Canada and the Rockies, according to local birder Bob Lane. Lane, who is also the curator at the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center, said that fish are spawning in the lake and the pelicans are feeding there. 'This is obviously a rare occurrence,' Lane said. 'Usually it's one day, but it's been three. They've been here since Saturday.' Lane is fairly well-known in the local birding community. He and his wife have recorded 264 species in Columbiana County. Lane said as of Monday morning, the birds were still there, but won't stay much longer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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