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BSBO News and Events
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As a Black Swamp Bird Observatory donor, you are a champion for bird conservation, a steward of biodiversity, and a beacon of hope for future generations. Your continued involvement allows us to expand our reach, deepen our impact, and amplify our voice in advocating for the protection of birds and their habitats.
And thanks to the generous challenge match from Julene Market, Mark & Cheryl Klimek, and an anonymous donor, your donation will be DOUBLED up to a total of $80,000!
Donate $25 or more and you'll be entered to win a $4,400 optics prize package!
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Upcoming Events
Next Birds at Home:
The Biggest Week In American Birding:
Celebrating 15 Years of Birding at its Best
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DATE: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
TIME: 7 p.m. Eastern Time Presented by Black Swamp Bird Observatory staff Kimberly Kaufman, Tyler Ficker, and Jasmine Cupp Join BSBO's Kimberly Kaufman, Jasmine Cupp, and Tyler Ficker for the next Birds at Home Virtual Learning Series program that's all about The Biggest Week In American Birding!
It's hard to believe, but 2025 marks the 15th anniversary of this remarkable event that unites birders from around the world in celebration of spring songbird migration in northwest Ohio - The Warbler Capital of the World! This program will cover a brief history of Biggest Week, its importance to the local economy, and the event's impact on conservation. The BSBO team will also share favorite festival memories, exciting sneak peeks at the upcoming 2025 festival, important tips for registering, and more! 
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2025 BSBO Membership and Donation Optics DriveThanks to our friends at Land Sea & Sky, we are excited to offer another year of our annual membership drive! Help Black Swamp Bird Observatory help the birds by joining as a member, renewing your membership, or donating at least $25. This enters you for a chance to win an optics package valued at $4,400! The package includes a Leica Noctivid 8x42 binocular and a Swarovski CL Companion 8x30 binocular!
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EXCITING FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT BSBO!
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Birds at Home
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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 |
Latest From Our Blogs
FROM THE FIELD: BABY PIED-BILLED GREBES by Tracy MarrThe pied-billed grebe. A small diver with big feet. Cute, not beautiful. Subtle coloration, not gaudy. The ability to do a submarine sink beneath the water and a distinctive call you can hear across the marsh. For some reason, I love them. Several years ago, I realized it’s very peaceful to watch them float on the water, dive and re-appear, dive and re-appear.
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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. |