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Thank you to
the
businesses
listed
here
for supporting the Observatory and helping
to
promote birding in the
Lake Erie Shores &
Island Region!
Birds & Business
Alliance program information
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OBSERVATORY
GIFT SHOP
WINTER HOURS
Fri. Sat., & Sun.
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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WORDS ON BIRDS
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2012 EVENTS
We are located inside the entrance
to Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
at 13551 W. State Route 2. Oak Harbor, Ohio
43449
419 898-4070
Download the BSBO 2012 Events Calendar
HERE.
For a copy of the 2012 Ohio State Parks and
Natural Areas and
Preserves Events Calendar click
HERE |
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JANUARY |
OTTAWA NWR MONTHLY CENSUS
COUNT
Sunday, January 1, 2012
8 a.m.
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Meet in the Auto Tour entrance parking lot.
No experience necessary!
SELF-GUIDED REFUGE AUTO TOUR
Saturday,
January 21, 2012
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Visit areas of the refuge normally closed to the public.
Remember to stop in the ONWR Visitor Center
to enter your sightings at their nifty new eBird
kiosk! FREE!
OHIO YOUNG BIRDERS CLUB FIELD TRIP
TO THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Saturday, January 28 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cleveland, Ohio
Call 419 898-4070 for reservations.
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FEBRUARY |
OTTAWA NWR MONTHLY CENSUS
COUNT
Sunday, February 5, 2012
8 a.m.
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Meet in the Auto Tour entrance parking
lot.
No experience necessary!
BSBO'S ANNUAL WINTER BLUES BLOW-OUT
Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Meet at the Headquarters Building
See driving directions and map
HERE
On Twp. Hwy 115
Birding at 9 a.m.,
potluck lunch at noon,
& birding after lunch on your own
 Join
BSBO for our annual Winter Blues Blowout
Party with the Ohio Young Birder’s Club!
The OYBC brings sharp eyes and ears, so
we'll have lots of help searching for owls
and wintering hawks, which is what Killdeer
Plains Wildlife Area in Wyandot County is
known for. Bring a dish to share for the
potluck lunch. Electricity is available for
crock pots. Hot and cold drinks and
tableware will be provided.
The field trip will begin at
9 a.m. at the Headquarters Building on Twp. Hwy 115. During the morning hours we will
carpool to the regular spots to see owls,
hawks, and waterfowl.
After lunch some choose to
continue birding on their own. Many stay to
see the Short-eared Owls at dusk. Dress for
the weather and be prepared to have some
fun!
Please call 419 898-4070 to
let us know that you’re coming and how many
people you’ll be bringing with you. Meet at
the Sportsmen’s Center at 9 a.m. to carpool
around the area.
SELF-GUIDED REFUGE
AUTO TOUR
Saturday,
February 18, 2012
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Visit areas of the refuge normally closed to the public.
Remember to stop in the ONWR Visitor Center
to enter your sightings at their nifty new eBird
kiosk! FREE!
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MARCH |
ADAMS COUNTY AMISH BIRD SYMPOSIUM
Saturday, March 3, 2012
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wheat Ridge Road
Contact the Adams County Travel & Visitors Bureau for
details at 937 544-5639.
OTTAWA NWR MONTHLY CENSUS
COUNT
Sunday, March 4, 2012
8 a.m.
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Meet in the Auto Tour entrance parking lot.
No experience necessary!
WILDLIFE DIVERSITY CONFERENCE
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Wednesday, March 7 , 2012
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Aladdin Shrine Complex
Columbus, Ohio
Click
HERE for details.
SELF-GUIDED REFUGE
AUTO TOUR
Saturday,
March 17, 2012
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Visit areas of the refuge normally closed to the public.
Remember to stop in the ONWR Visitor Center
to enter your sightings at their nifty new eBird
kiosk! FREE!
SHREVE SPRING MIGRATION
SENSATION
Saturday, March 24, 2012
7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Shreve Elementary School
598 North Market Street (State Route 226)
Shreve, Ohio 44676
Kimberly Kaufman speaking on BSBO research and Kenn
Kaufman speaking on Sparrows!
This peak spring bird migration event includes
self-guided tours with experts located at help stations
in the nearby Killbuck Marsh, Shreve Lake, Brown’s Bog
and Funk Bottoms wildlife areas, Ohio’s largest inland
natural wetland complex, covering 5,671 acres. At the
school, enjoy a full day of “Sensational”
Family-Friendly Activities..
A $10 admission ($15 per family) includes any or
all events and SIX WORKSHOPS. Registration will open at
7:00 a.m. at the Shreve Elementary School with FREE MAPS
to the Help Stations (located in the marsh and at five
other sites, all near Shreve). Birder’s Market Place
opens at 8:00 a.m.; help stations are open 8:00 a.m. to
noon.
Click
HERE for details.
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APRIL |
OTTAWA NWR MONTHLY CENSUS
COUNT
Sunday, April
1, 2012
8 a.m.
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Meet in the Auto Tour entrance parking lot.
No experience necessary!
HIGHWAY CLEANUP
Saturday, April 14, 2012
9 a.m.
Black Swamp Bird Observatory
HIKE THE DIKES - EARLY BIRD
MIGRATION
Saturday, April 14, 2012
9 a.m.
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
Meet at the Bird Center at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area.
Walks last about 1 1/2 hours.
SELF-GUIDED
REFUGE AUTO TOUR
Saturday,
April TBD
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Visit areas of the refuge normally closed to the public.
Remember to stop in the ONWR Visitor Center
to enter your sightings at their nifty new eBird
kiosk! FREE!
NEW VOLUNTEER SONGBIRD
BANDING MEETING
Saturday, April 21, 2012
1 p.m.
Black Swamp Bird Observatory
Registration required.
Meet at BSBO to carpool to research site.
Learn about the largest songbird banding
station in the U.S. and how you can help. If
you have an interest in birds, this may be
the volunteer job for you. Call the
Observatory to register or for additional
information - 419-898-4070.
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MAY |
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FREE SONGBIRD
BANDING MIGRATION PROGRAM
Presented by the Black Swamp Bird Observatory
May 12, 2012
7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
at the Magee Marsh Boardwalk
May 19, 2012
10 – 11 a.m.
at Black Swamp Bird Observatory
 These
programs offer detailed information on BSBO's migration
studies, provide up close looks at beautiful spring
warblers, thrushes, and vireos, and share more about the
critical stopover habitat that the Lake Erie Marsh
Region represents. Basic bird identification will be
included, so bring your favorite field guide! The
Observatory is proud to offer these educational programs
FREE to the public; however, donations are always
welcome and help support all the Observatory's research
and education efforts! Join us for this unique birding
opportunity!
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May 4 - 13, 2012
Festival Headquarters:
Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center
1750 State Park Road #2
Oregon, OH 43616
419
898-4070
Festival website:
www.biggestweekinamericanbirding.com
Join
us in Northwest Ohio “The Warbler Capital of the World”
for a 10 day birding festival that features incredible
views of warblers and other many other migrating
songbirds, guided trips to area birding hotspots and
private lands, Lake Erie Island birding trips, bird
identification workshops, evening keynotes and socials
featuring some of the regions wonderful food, wine, and
music, and much more!
The festival is headquartered at Maumee Bay Lodge &
Conference Center on the shores of Lake Erie in Oregon,
Ohio. The Lodge is approximately ten miles east of
downtown Toledo, Ohio and fifteen miles west of Black
Swamp Bird Observatory, in Oak Harbor, Ohio. The Biggest
Week is hosted by Black Swamp Bird Observatory, Maumee
Bay Lodge & Conference Center, Destination Toledo, and
Lake Erie Shores & Islands, and made possible by our
many sponsors.
OTTAWA NWR MONTHLY CENSUS
COUNT
Sunday, May 6, 2012
8 a.m.
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Meet in the Auto Tour entrance parking lot.
No experience necessary!
INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY
Saturday, May 12,
2012 - IMBD!
All day
Black Swamp Bird Observatory
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
TOM BARTLETT’S BIG SIT FUNDRAISER
Saturday, May 12, 2012
5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area Boardwalk
OYBC FIELD TRIP TO MAGEE MARSH
BOARDWALK
Saturday, May 12, 2012
8:30 a.m.
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
Meet at the
west end of the Magee Marsh Boardwalk
BSBO MEMBER’S TRIP TO NAVARRE
Sunday, May 20, 2012
9 a.m.
Black Swamp Bird Observatory
Meet at Black Swamp Bird Observatory
Reservations required, call 419 898-4070.
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JUNE |
OTTAWA NWR MONTHLY CENSUS
COUNT
Sunday, June 3, 2012
8 a.m.
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Meet in the Auto Tour entrance parking lot.
No experience necessary!
HIKE THE
DIKES—SUMMER RESIDENTS
June 16, 2012
9 a.m.
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
Meet at the
Bird Center.
4th OF JULY BUTTERFLY COUNT
Saturday, June 23, 2012
9 a.m.
Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area Observation
Tower,
on SR 6 in Vickery, OH
Join us for a day or half a day counting butterflies.
Wear sturdy shoes, sun screen, hat, and bring a lunch.
Please call BSBO for more information and to register at
419 898-4070.
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JULY |
OTTAWA NWR MONTHLY CENSUS
COUNT
Sunday, July 1, 2012
8 a.m.
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Meet in the Auto Tour entrance parking lot.
No experience necessary!
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AUGUST |
OTTAWA NWR MONTHLY CENSUS
COUNT
Sunday, August 5, 2012
8 a.m.
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Meet in the Auto Tour entrance parking lot.
No experience necessary!
BSBO ANNUAL VOLUNTEER
APPRECIATION PICNIC
Sunday, August 5, 2012
12:30 p.m.
11080 W. Toussaint East Rd., Pavilion #1
Oak Harbor, Ohio
Join us in celebrating all the great work
the volunteers contribute to BSBO Projects! Please RSVP
and bring a dish to share! Hot Dogs and Hamburgers,
drinks, and tableware will be provided. RSVP 419
898–4070 and bring a dish to share!
HIKE THE DIKES - SHOREBIRDS
Saturday, August 11, 2012
9 a.m.
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
Meet at the Magee Marsh Bird Center.
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SEPTEMBER |
OTTAWA NWR MONTHLY CENSUS
COUNT
Sunday, September 2, 2012
8 a.m.
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Meet in the Auto Tour entrance parking lot.
No experience necessary!
SONGBIRD MIGRATION
BANDING PROGRAM
Saturday, September 29, 2012
10 a.m.
Black Swamp Bird Observatory
Join us for a program on migrating songbirds and the
magic of fall migration. Bring your camera!
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OCTOBER |
OTTAWA NWR MONTHLY CENSUS
COUNT
Sunday, October 7, 2012
8 a.m.
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Meet in the Auto Tour entrance parking lot.
No experience necessary!
BSBO 20th ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION
Saturday, October 6, 2012
6:30 p.m.
Location TBD
OYBC BIG SIT
Sunday, October 7, 2012
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Port Clinton,
Ohio
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NOVEMBER |
OTTAWA NWR MONTHLY CENSUS
COUNT
Sunday, November 4, 2012
8 a.m.
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Meet in the Auto Tour entrance parking lot.
No experience necessary!
OHIO YOUNG BIRDERS
CONFERENCE
Saturday, November 10, 2012
10 a.m.
Location TBD
LAKE ERIE PELAGIC
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Saturday, November 24, 2012
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cleveland, Ohio
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DECEMBER |
OTTAWA NWR MONTHLY CENSUS
COUNT
Sunday, December 2, 2012
8 a.m.
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Meet in the Auto Tour entrance parking lot.
No experience necessary!
BSBO’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY
CELEBRATION
Sunday, December 2, 2012
1 - 5 p.m.
Black Swamp Bird Observatory
Join BSBO for our annual holiday
celebration! We have wonderful holiday gifts for
everyone on your holiday shopping list; book signings by
a few of our favorite nature writers; activities for
kids; and much more!
LAKE ERIE PELAGIC
Saturday, December 8, 2012
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cleveland, Ohio
FREMONT CHRISTMAS BIRD
COUNT
Saturday, December 22, 2012
7 a.m. - ???
For assignments or information call 419
898-4070.
Post-Count Compilation Party
The Compilation Pizza Party will be held
at Green Creek Hunting Club.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
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