Teaming research with education to promote bird conservation

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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
can  be found here.
 
OBSERVATORY
GIFT SHOP

WINTER HOURS

 Fri. Sat., & Sun.
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
 

We are open all year
SUBSCRIBE TO
BSBO'S MONTHLY
WORDS ON BIRDS
HERE
 

 

 

INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY
BIRD DAY

 

May 14, 2011
 

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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!
 
 

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
2011 Biggest Week t-shirt,
BSBO membership, and other fantastic merchandise!
 

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

AT THE MIGRATORY BIRD CENTER


VISITOR CENTER HOURS

8
a.m. - 5 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 HOURS
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Book store, displays and an observation deck

REFUGE SELF-GUIDED AUTO TOUR
Entrance gate opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m.
Exit gate closes at 6:30 p.m.

FAMILIES & BEGINNER BIRDWATCHER BIRD WALKS
Guided bird walk at Ottawa NWR
Meet at the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
FREE

ACTIVITIES & GAMES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.





 

 Last updated on Monday, April 04, 2011

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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

The mission of the Black Swamp Bird Observatory is to inspire the appreciation, enjoyment,
and conservation of birds and their habitats through research, education, and outreach.