Hi all,

Two Short-eared Owls were spotted hunting on the Ottawa NWR entrance road
yesterday afternoon between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m.  Apparently they were there
Saturday, too!

Also, our free "Naturally Speaking" program, scheduled for this Sunday at
2:00 p.m. is "Migratory Birds and Wind Turbines."  See below for more
information.  Thanks, and happy birding!

Laura A. Bonneau
Visitor Services Specialist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
14000 West State Route 2
Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449
(419) 898-0014
www.fws.gov/midwest/ottawa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:           Laura Bonneau, Visitor Services Specialist
                        (419) 898-0014
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Naturally Speaking:  "Migratory Birds and Wind Turbines" by Black Swamp
Bird Observatory


Did you know that the Lake Erie marsh region of northwest Ohio is
considered globally important to migratory birds and the people who enjoy
them?  The marshes of Lake Erie provide critical stopover habitat for
millions of migratory birds, and the concentrations of birds attract
birders from around the world to northwest Ohio.  Strong, consistent winds
also make the region attractive to wind energy developers.  Join Black
Swamp Bird Observatory's Kimberly Kaufman and Mark Shieldcastle, as well as
noted bird expert Kenn Kaufman, for a thought-provoking program on
"Migratory Birds and Wind Turbines" at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge's
visitor center on Sunday, December 12th, at 2:00 p.m.

This free program is part of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge's monthly
"Naturally Speaking" seminar series,  bringing wildlife and conservation
professionals to speak to the public on a variety of natural resource
topics.


For more information about these or other Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
programs, visit the refuge website, http://www.fws.gov/midwest/ottawa or
call (419) 898-0014.  The Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge entrance is
located 15 miles east of Toledo or 16 miles west of Port Clinton on State
Route 2.  The entrance road is located on the north side of State Route 2.


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conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for
the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and
trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific
excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated
professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our
work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov.
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