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Black Swamp Bird Observatory
      is thrilled to offer
        a weekend shorebirding event…

**Sorry, we are sold out!**

Fall Shorebird Identification Workshop
   with
Kenn Kaufman 

Friday, August 15th at 7 p.m. &
Saturday, August 16th at 8:30 a.m.

Black Swamp Bird Observatory

13551 W. State Route 2

Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449
                                                                   

We are located just inside the entrance to Magee Marsh Wildlife Area

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BSBO is proud to offer this amazing opportunity to learn from the master! World renowned birding expert Kenn Kaufman takes us step by step through the process of identifying these wonders of fall migration. This workshop is for birders of all skill levels. 

We begin Friday evening with a 2 hour indoor workshop from 7 - 9 p.m. This illustrated lecture will not simply review field marks listed in all the field guides. Instead, we will focus on how to look at shorebirds in order to really understand their identification.  We will discuss the different groups of sandpipers, plovers and their relatives, considering behavioral clues, shapes, voices, flight patterns, and more.  We will look at the different plumages of shorebirds, especially the distinctions of adults and juveniles in fall migration, and other kinds of variation within each species. On Saturday we will reconvene at the Observatory at 8:30 AM and Kenn will take us into the field to put our new skills to work at the best available habitat nearby. 

Kenn has graciously agreed to donate his speaker’s fee – so all proceeds will benefit the Observatory!  This is a fabulous opportunity to learn more about identifying shorebirds, spend some time in the field with Kenn, contribute to the Observatory, and have a GREAT time too!  

Space is limited to assure a quality experience, so please register early! Registration will be open to BSBO members FIRST! Workshop fee is $50.00 for BSBO members and $85.00 for nonmembers.


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.