BLACK SWAMP BIRD OBSERVATORY PRESENTS...
BIRDING AT HOME
Participants who submit a completed and accurate bird search sheet will earn a place on the
BSBO BIRD RESEARCH WALL OF FEATHERED FAME.
BSBO BIRD RESEARCH WALL OF FEATHERED FAME.
There are TWO options to participate.
Option A: Warbler Research
Your task as an online research assistant is to:
1) Locate each bird;
2) Research several questions using the tools we provide;
3) Complete your data sheet;
1) Locate each bird;
2) Research several questions using the tools we provide;
3) Complete your data sheet;
Your Research Instructions1) The 16 bird images below are hidden throughout the Black Swamp Bird Observatory, Biggest Week In American Birding, and Ohio Young Birders Club websites.
2) When you find each bird image, click on its picture and it will take you to that bird's profile in the National Audubon Society's Guide to North American Birds online where you'll find information you need for your home data sheet found in your toolkit, below. 3) Use your Bander's Guide to ALPHA Codes and Band Sizes for the additional required data 4) Use your at home data sheet to complete your research |
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Your Research ToolkitUse the tools in the toolkit (right) to complete your research.
CLICK THE IMAGES BELOW TO ACCESS YOUR TOOLS |
Option B: Bird Search
This option allows you to simply search for the hidden birds,
record the website and specific page you found them on,
and submit your answers using the gray button, below.
Here are links to the three websites to search:
record the website and specific page you found them on,
and submit your answers using the gray button, below.
Here are links to the three websites to search:
Deadline for submitting this month's answers is June 30
This activity works best on a computer or tablet. Contact staff@bsbo.org if you have any questions.