The woodcock part...
Last night we heard the first "peents" of American Woodcocks on the Black
Swamp Bird Observatory grounds, which is located just inside the entrance
to Magee Marsh Wildlife Area.  The walking trail behind the Observatory
headquarters is like woodcock central in early spring.  Dozens of birds can
be heard from the BSBO parking lot and once you venture out onto the trail
it's just nuts!  The bizarre sky-rocketing display of these birds is like
standing in the midst of feathered-fireworks; it's just the coolest thing.
 You should come see it with us!  We still have a few spaces left for our
woodcock program and field trip next Saturday, March 20th from 7:00 - 9:00
PM.  It's only $10 (students 18 and under are free)  and for that you get a
great indoor program and a guided walk out onto the launching pad.  : )
Just call BSBO at 419-898-4070 to make your reservations.  More info can be
found at the BSBO website here: http://www.bsbobird.org

The jet-propelled catamaran part...
This year during the Biggest Week In American Birding, we're working with
our partners at The Jet Express in Port Clinton, Ohio to bring you, not
one, but two, day-trips to Point Pelee.  The trip is a total blast and the
crew on the The Jet are really into birding, so they add to the fun!  They
provide a continental breakfast, a really tasty box-lunch, and all of your
transportation needs. BSBO and our partners at Tropical Birding will
provide several world-class birding guides and free bird checklists for
everyone.    Here's a link to the Biggest Week website for more details:
http://biggestweekinamericanbirding.com/birding_by_ferry_and_jet.htm
Or, call the Jet Express at: 800-245-1538 / Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM -
4:00 PM to make your reservations.

Thanks, and good birding, (as if there's any other kind!).

~kim
Kimberly Kaufman
Executive Director
Black Swamp Bird Observatory
13551 West State Route 2
Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449
419-898-4070
www.bsbobird.org
www.ohioyoungbirders.org
www.biggestweekinamericanbirding.org
www.birdingwithkennandkim.blogspot.com
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