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The Ohio Division of Wildlife is lifting its previous recommendation to stop feeding birds. However, caution and vigilance are always necessary to help prevent further spread of diseases at bird feeders.
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Photo courtesy of Christy Frank
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Rails are among a group of birds known for their secretive behavior and the challenges of studying their migration and other natural history. Auriel will present on her research to better understand the migratory patterns of rails, and what habitats they use, to help us better understand how wetlands across their annual cycle can be managed to meet rails' needs, as well as other wetland birds.
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For more than 20 years, BSBO has been doing our part to support the Adopt-a-Highway and Keep Ohio Beautiful programs by picking up litter along the stretch of State Route 2 near Magee Marsh Wildlife Area and Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge.
In addition to a highway cleanup, we will also be doing some grounds beautification around BSBO so if you have a green thumb JOIN US! This fall's highway cleanup will take place Sunday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Those interested in attending should RSVP to jasminecupp@bsbo.org. |
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Our sincere thanks to the sponsors, volunteers, speakers, and participants for a wonderfully successful virtual Biggest Week In American Birding!
As we begin planning for The Biggest Week 2022, you can stay up-to-date on any festival announcements by subscribing to The Biggest Week eNews here. As the festival draws closer, the Biggest Week team will send out regular updates packed with important festival information directly to your email. |
Birds At Home
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Young Birders NetworkThe BSBO team is working alongside a group of young birders to build the Young Birders Network, a new social network and resource for young birders across the globe. Learn More > |
Bird Migration ProfilesThe culmination of over 30 years of banding data, BSBO's Bird Migration Profiles feature 100+ species and include id tips, photos, and easy to interpret timing graphs. Learn More > |
BSBO is part of the Amazon Smile program! Please use this link when making purchases, and Amazon will give 0.5% of the purchase price to BSBO!
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If you shop at Kroger in the Columbus area and/or northern Ohio (excluding Springfield), we ask that you (and your family and friends) link your Kroger Plus cards to BSBO’s Kroger Community Rewards account, number BG821. All of the dollars you spend with Kroger throughout the year will help us be eligible for a quarterly contribution through this program. Click HERE to register your Kroger Card for BSBO!
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Our Plover Saga Continues...It takes a village to raise a child. It takes a small city to monitor, assess, and patrol the first Piping Plovers hatched in Ohio in over 80 years. The highs are shared by all, and the lows are carried together.
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Conservation is at the heart of BSBO's mission. All of our projects and programs are designed to raise awareness and appreciation for birds and the importance of habitat conservation. We believe that connecting people to the joys of birding is the first step in building support for conservation; people care more about the things they love.
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BSBO & ABC Statement on Recent Icebreaker Decision
At issue was a condition of the project’s approval that required “feathering,” or turning off, turbines at night eight months of the year. The feathering requirement, which has now been removed, was required to protect birds from collisions with turbines, unless and until post-construction studies could show that impacts to wildlife are within acceptable limits. In the months since the project was approved, supporters have mounted a campaign to pressure OPSB to remove this condition. Read the full statement HERE. |
BSBO Statement on Painting Wind Turbines Black
The highly skilled scientists on the BSBO Conservation Committee did a detailed analysis of the recent study, published by Ecology and Evolution, on painting one turbine blade black to see if it would prevent bird collisions. Read BSBO's full statement HERE. |
Bald Eagle Killed By Wind Turbine
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Magee Marsh Wildlife Area ClosuresWaterfowl hunting season is here and the road into Magee Marsh Wildlife Area past the Sportsman's Migratory Bird Center will be intermittently open and closed from October thru December.
Closure dates and times can be found on a calendar here. During closures, the trails around the Sportsman's Migratory Bird Center and BSBO will remain open. |
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BSBO Nature Store Closed Until Further NoticeWe are all adapting our lives to protect ourselves AND to protect others. BSBO is adapting, too. Our staff is working from home and our Nature Store is closed for in-person visits until further notice. Please follow our Facebook page and subscribe to our monthly eNews for announcements about reopening our center and the Nature Store. Be sure to check out our online Swamp Shop for all things BSBO, your favorite field guides, and the best bird swag!
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