Teaming research with education to promote bird conservation

BSBO Business Alliance Partners


Thank you to the
following businesses
for supporting the Observatory and helping to promote  birding in the Lake Erie Shores and Island Region!


Kaufman Field Guides
Oak Harbor, Ohio


The Garden Restaurant
Port Clinton, Ohio
 
OurGuest Inn
& Suites

Port Clinton, Ohio

Leica Sport Optics

Time & Optics LTD. Millersburg, Ohio

Great Lakes Popcorn Co
Port Clinton, Ohio


Mango Mama's
Port Clinton, Ohio


Split Winds Gallery
Port Clinton, Ohio

Jet Express
Port Clinton Ohio

Second Street Diner
Port Clinton, Ohio

Nikon Sport Optics

African Safari
Wildlife Park
Port Clinton, Ohio

Island House
 Resort Hotel
Port Clinton, Ohio

McCarthy's
Restaurant & Pub
Port Clinton, Ohio

Tropical Birding
Quito, Ecuador

PROGRAM
INFORMATION


 

 

INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY

 

May 9, 2009
 

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AT THE BIRD OBSERVATORY 


GIFT SHOP HOURS
Open 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Extended hours!
Special prices on books, clothing, and other merchandise
!

BSBO BIRDERS' CAFE
11
a.m. - 1 p.m.
Grab a quick lunch minutes away from the bird trail
and support The Observatory too!
 

BOOK SIGNING
1
– 2 p.m.
Our favorite authors,
Kenn Kaufman, Jim McCormac and
Jim Mollenkopf will be signing their fantastic books.

Free samples of our shade grown coffee and
specialty chocolates!

OPTICS FOR SALE

The experts from the
Time and Optics Company
will be available throughout the day to give demonstrations
of spotting scopes and binoculars! 
 

AT THE MAGEE MARSH BOARD WALK


BSBO BIG SIT FUNDRAISER
Stop by and visit with
Tom Bartlett and make your pledge to support
BSBO
Research and education 

SONGBIRD-BANDING DEMO
7:30
a.m. – 2 p.m.
See those elusive warblers
up close and personal! 

BOARDWALK GIFT SHOP
You don’t need to tear yourself away from the trail… 
look for the big yellow tent
where you can purchase a
2009 IMBD T-shirt,
BSBO membership, and other fantastic merchandise!
 

BSBO BIRD GUIDES
Look for our volunteer staff on the boardwalk throughout the day,
wearing BSBO vests and answering your tough ID
questions… they are always willing to help!
 

AT THE MIGRATORY BIRD CENTER


VISITOR CENTER HOURS

8
a.m. - 4 p.m.
Coffee & donuts
 

BACK TO THE WILD
Learn about the important work done by
Mona Rutger
and see the raptors she uses in her educational programs
 

AT THE OTTAWA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 


VISITOR CENTER HOUR
S
9
a.m. - 4 p.m.
Book store, displays and an observation deck
 

AUTO TOUR
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Gates Open at 8 a.m. and close at 5:30 p.m.

 

 

Last updated on Friday, June 12, 2009

OBSERVATORY
GIFT SHOP

We are open all year

SUMMER HOURS
OPEN  FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

 


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www.bsbobird.org All rights reserved
Black Swamp Bird Observatory
13551 W. State Route 2
Oak Harbor,, Ohio 43449
419 898-4070
We are located at the entrance to Magee Marsh Wildlife Area

Black Swamp Bird Observatory is a 501(C)3 organization dedicated
 to avian research and education to promote bird conservation.