Ahh, the attachment did work last time, so here are the details. Field trips start on Thursday and continue thru Sunday.
Findley State Park block busting
Bird watching weekend
40 miles southwest of Cleveland
June 11, 12, 13, 14, 2009
This weekend of birding will contribute sightings to the Ohio Breeding Bird Atlas II. We will focus on areas called priority blocks. A block is 10 square miles, only one in six blocks is considered a priority block. By visiting a variety of habitats we’ll document the distribution and abundance of breeding birds. This statewide program through Ohio State University is in the 4th year of a 5 year study. The Findley State Park area has had minimal coverage, and has many interesting birding hotspots. Join us for one or all of the field trips, beginning birders are encouraged to join us, the more eyes the better. Bring binoculars and be prepared for bugs and occasional off trail conditions. To see maps of the target areas go to www.ohiobirds.org/obba2/ click on “enter atlas data” then enter any one of the priority block numbers: 39D7CW, 39C7CE, 40C1NW, 40D1CE.
Friday-June 12, Saturday-June 13, and Sunday-June 14th
The cornerstone of this event will be the morning field trips. At 7:30 am meet at Wellington Reservation Visitor Center, to divide into groups and go out to the priority blocks. Drop in and join one of the groups going to various locations. Block maps will be available for driving routes. If you’d like to preregister contact one of the organizers:
Terrri Martincic, 440-769-8220, [log in to unmask]
Brad Phillips, 419-588-2497, [log in to unmask]
Grant Thompson, 440-930-5057, [log in to unmask]
Friday-June 12, Saturday-June 13, and Sunday-June 14th
11:30-1:00 lunch at Burger King, 823 North Main (Rt 58), Wellington
Turn in check lists, data entry volunteers needed to help add our sightings to the Ohio Breeding Bird Atlas II website. A few wireless laptop computers will be available for data entry.
Thursday-June 11th
8:00 am hike Dane Adams’ property (Black-necked Stilt stopped here during migration few years ago). Leaders: Dane Adams, Terri Martincic.
10:30 am hike Jill Budzelic’s property. Leaders: Kit Birch, Penny O’Conner.
Please RSVP with Terri 440-759-8220, or [log in to unmask] , directions will be forwarded to participants.
Friday-June 12th
5:30 pm hike Findley State Park, 900 acre camp ground, much of it pine forest. Meet at picnic tables by the Naturalist Center. Leaders: Roger Nikiforow, Liz Clingman.
Saturday-June 13th
1:30 pm Charlemont Reservation, New London Eastern Rd parking lot, Rochester & Huntington Townships. This 757 acre park was home to the second Ohio hybrid Field Sparrow/Clay Colored sparrow last summer. The sparrow has been reported again this year. Leaders: Grant Thompson, Jan Auburn.
Also on Saturday-June 13th
5:30 pm Babcock, 1000 acre farm, with 400 acres of woods. Meet at Findley State Park office, 25381 State Route Rt 58, carpool to site. The park office is on Route 58; don’t need to enter camp ground area. Leaders: Ray Stewart, Brad Philips, John Katko, Terri Martincic.
7:00 pm Caley Reservation,West Road, Pittsfield Township. Long Eared Owls regularly winter here, it’s possible they stay and nest here. This hike will include the trail beyond the owl area. Leaders: Helen & Ken Ostermiller.
Tent campers
Tent camping is available at Findley State Park’s group campground #1 back in the woods, near the entrance to the main camp area. One price reserves any or all dates between 3:00 pm on Thursday, June 11 thru 1:00 pm on Sunday, June 14th. Reserve your place in the camp site by sending $10 to Black River Audubon Society, 301 West, Elyria, Ohio 44035. RV or vehicle camping is available in the main campground.
Other lodging in the area includes:
Days Inn, Amherst Rt 58, 20 miles north, 440-985-1428
Motel 6, Amherst Rt 58, 20 miles north, 440-988-3266
Medina Motel, Lafayette, Rt 42, 15 miles east, 330-725-6200
Many groups are involved in making a large event like this happen. Thank you: Black River Audubon Society, Erie MetroParks, Firelands Audubon, Friends of Wetlands, Kirtland Bird Club, Lorain County Metro Parks, Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society, and Western Reserve Land Conservancy.
http://www.blackriveraudubon.org/
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