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BSBO News and Events
The year ahead is filled with exciting possibilities. We’ll move back into our newly renovated headquarters at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area with a brand-new education center and windows on wildlife, and we can’t wait to welcome you to our beautiful new home! Another milestone worthy of celebrating is that 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of BSBO’s Ohio Young Birders Club. For 20 years, your support has enabled us to educate, encourage and empower our youth conservation leaders, and inspire more than a dozen other states to use our successful model to start their own youth birding programs. We’ll also host The Biggest Week In American Birding, bringing together thousands of people from around the world to northwest Ohio, unified by their common love of birds and birding. And we’ll continue to fight back against the greatest threats to birds, including window collisions and outdoor roaming cats.
But this year-end, I want to focus on two tiny travelers, and the scientific research that helps tell their astonishing stories.
But this year-end, I want to focus on two tiny travelers, and the scientific research that helps tell their astonishing stories.
Upcoming Events with BSBO
Next Birds at Home:Birding: The comic book you get to live
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Next Frequent Flyer Trip:Sketching Workshop with Veronica Bialecki
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BSBO's 17th Annual Ohio Young Birders Conference
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Black Swamp Bird Observatory was deeply honored to host the 17th Annual Ohio Young Birders Conference at the Toledo Zoo this year, a truly incredible day of joy, inspiration, and community. We are thrilled to share that this was the largest conference in club history, a milestone that filled us with immense pride and gratitude. From the very first smiles at check-in to the laughter and friendship shared throughout the day, the energy was nothing short of amazing.
Read all about this incredible event and view the photo gallery here:Black Swamp Bird Observatory's 17th Annual Ohio Young Birders Club Conference - BSBO |
Know a young birder who would like to meet new friends and have great birding adventures? Visit OYBC - HOME to find out more information and find an Ohio Young Birders Club chapter you can join today!
Win a $4,000 Optics Prize Package!
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We're excited to announce our 2026 Membership Drive with Land Sea & Sky. Join, renew, or donate $25+ to be entered for a chance to win a $4,000 optics package!
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BSBO Receives Prestigious Cardinal Award
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We are beyond thrilled to share that BSBO has received a prestigious Cardinal Award! The Cardinal Award is presented by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to individuals and organizations demonstrating exceptional awareness and concern for the ideals reflected in the Department's mission.
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Exciting Facility Improvements at BSBO!
Shop the BSBO Swamp Shop
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When you shop in our online Swamp Shop, give a gift membership, or make a donation in honor of friends and loved ones—or all of the above!—100% of the proceeds help BSBO help the birds! 
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Support BSBO While YOU Shop
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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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If you're looking for a new way to help BSBO, please consider looking through our Amazon Wishlist. This will help us with supplies needed to carry on the work that BSBO does for birds every day!
We just added some equipment we need to power our songbird banding research! Click HERE to check out our list! If purchasing items, please have them shipped to: Black Swamp Bird Observatory 142 W. Water Street Oak Harbor, OH 43449 |
Conservation News
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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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Special Announcements
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BSBO Nature Store Closed Until Further NoticeWe are undergoing an exciting renovation! 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.
You can still support us by shopping at our online Swamp Shop. |