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  • ABOUT
    • Mission and Vision Statement
    • Equality and Diversity Policy
    • BSBO's Visitors' Center >
      • Visit BSBO
      • Anna Macke Mikolajczyk Window On Wildlife
      • John Gallagher Memorial Birding Trail
    • BSBO Staff
    • BSBO Board of Directors
    • eNews
    • BSBO Videos >
      • BSBO's 20th Anniversary by Deb Neidert
    • BSBO Blogs >
      • Kenn Kaufman's Crane Creek - Magee Birding Blog
      • BSBO Bird Bander's Blog
      • BSBO Education and Outreach Blog
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Contact Us
  • Support BSBO
    • Donate
    • Join or Renew
    • Sponsor A Mist Net
    • BSBO EDUCATION CENTER FUND
    • Help BSBO while you shop
    • Our Wish List
    • Birds and Business Alliance
  • RESEARCH
    • Peer-Reviewed Publications
    • Passerines >
      • Passerine Research
      • Prothonotary Warbler Research
      • Building Collision Study
      • Oak Openings
    • Project SNOWstorm >
      • About Project SNOWstorm
      • Meet Buckeye
      • Meet Wolverine
    • Northern Saw-whet Owls
    • Research Highlights >
      • Gray-Cheeked Thrush from Colombia, South America
      • BSBO Bird Bander's Blog
    • Past Research >
      • Colonial Wading Birds
      • Ohio Winter Bird Atlas
      • Shorebirds
    • Reports >
      • Navarre Marsh Annual Banding and Survey Data
      • Annual Project Reports
    • Research Volunteer Form
    • Research Volunteer Page
  • EDUCATION
    • Bird Migration Profiles >
      • Cuckoos, Nightjars, Hummingbrids
      • Hawks, Woodpeckers
      • Flycatchers, Vireos
      • Crows, Nuthatches, Creepers
      • Wrens, Gnatcatchers, Kinglets
      • Thrushes, Mimids, Waxwings
      • Finches, Sparrows
      • Blackbirds, Chat, Cardinals
      • Warblers
    • Family Activities >
      • Bird Observation Challenge
      • Free Online Resources
      • Arts & Crafts
    • Young Birders >
      • Ohio Young Birders Club
      • Young Birders Network
      • Youth Birding Camps
    • Teachers >
      • Wetland Investigation Network
      • Songbird Banding and Migration Programs
      • Students Against Balloon Releases
    • Group Programs >
      • Presentations by Request
    • BSBO Bird Knowins
  • Conservation
    • Bird-safe / Birder-friendly Communities
    • Responsible Wind Energy
    • Conservation Updates
    • Position Statement on Feral and Free-Ranging Cats
    • Habitat Designations
    • Donate the Guia
    • Easy Ways for YOU to Support Conservation
    • Breeding Bird Surveys
  • EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
    • 30th Anniversary Banquet
    • Birds at Home
    • Lake Erie Pelagics
    • Killdeer Plains Wintering Hawks & Owls Trip
    • Fremont Christmas Bird Count
    • BSBO's Biggest Week In American Birding
  • NW OHIO BIRDING
    • Responsible Owl Viewing
    • Magee Marsh WA Closures
    • Kenn Kaufman's Crane Creek - Magee Birding Blog
    • Local Birding Hotspots
    • Local eBird Tips
    • Regional Bird Checklist
    • Timing of Spring Migration
    • Timing of Fall Migration
    • Timing of Fall Shorebird Migration
    • ABA Code of Birding Ethics
    • Ohio Bird Alpha Codes
    • Birder Calling Cards
    • Birding Ohio

Birds at Home Public Recordings

​Thank you to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife for further enriching BSBO's Birds at Home Virtual Learning Series. This exciting new partnership not only highlights the incredible work of the division, but also adds another level of expertise to our amazing lineup of presenters and topics.

The Crown Jewel of Birding: History of the Magee Marsh Boardwalk

Presented by BSBO Research Director Mark Shieldcastle

​Every spring and fall, millions of feathered marvels and tens of thousands of human followers migrate to the shores of Lake Erie. Here they gravitate to a small seven-acre span of old beach ridge to stage an annual gathering that has continued for millennia for the feathered avian hordes and decades for their followers. This presentation will delve into the history of the area, why it has become the epicenter of birding in the region, and its ecological niche both locally and continentally. Join us as we take a look from the bird’s perspective and our own curiosity of our environment and the joy it brings us.

Sandhill Crane Recovery and Current Status in Ohio with Laura Kearns of the Ohio Division of Wildlife

​Sandhill Cranes, currently listed as state threatened, have made a tremendous recovery in Ohio, and the region, since they returned to the state as breeders in 1987. This talk will include an overview of Sandhill Crane biology and life history, and provide an update of the current population status and extent in Ohio.​

Getting to Know the Bats of Ohio with Keith Lott of the US Fish and Wildlife Service

This talk is a review of the bat species that occur in Ohio and some of the research that is being conducted within the state. In addition, we’ll be discussing acoustic monitoring, community science opportunities, and what the public can do to support bats.​

Northern Bobwhite: Life on the Edge with Joseph Lautenbach of the Ohio Division of Wildlife

The Northern Bobwhite is a charismatic upland bird and appreciated by many Americans. This species relies on grasslands, shrublands, and savannahs throughout the eastern United States. Learn about the biology, management, and conservation of the Northern Bobwhite, with a focus on bobwhite in the Midwest.

Native Landscaping for Birds and Other Wildlife Species with Jamey Emmert of the Ohio Division of Wildlife 

​Would you like to make your yard more attractive to birds through natural means? Then join the Ohio Division of Wildlife for a virtual presentation by Jamey Emmert, ODNR Division of Wildlife Communication Specialist.  Participants will learn which native plants are most inviting to birds and other wildlife but also suitable for your space and needs.  Jamey will also share a few landscaping tips that will help promote sustainable habitat for a variety of species. 

Ecology and Conservation of Grassland Birds with Joseph Lautenbach of the Ohio Division of Wildlife

​A grassland bird is a species that relies on extensive open, upland habitat. Birds dependent on grassland systems are extremely varied and include raptors, shorebirds, and many passerines. Unfortunately, grassland birds have experienced extensive declines throughout North America. Learn about the ecology and conservation of this unique suite of species.​
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