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Lukas Padegimas <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 30 May 2014 09:21:36 -0400
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                This summer, the Kirtland Bird Club (together with Western
Cuyahoga Audubon Society and Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland) will
commence birding surveys at the Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve
(formerly known as Dike 14). This citizen science project will occur
year-round with a greater focus during migration season. It is expected to
last for at least 10 years.

Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve (CLNP) first opened to the public less
than a couple of years ago, yet it has been a place to see amazing lakefront
migration since the 1970s. Since then, CNLP has become an important
migration stop-over for our passerines. It remains in the possession of the
Cleveland Port Authority - an institution which has graciously made this
area open to the public to enjoy. However, at times, parks too are subject
to development for various reasons - especially if the data proving their
importance towards biodiversity remains non-existent. The Port Authority has
granted us permission to install 16 T-posts in order to conduct point counts
which will prove the importance of this significantly important birding
area.

Mark Shieldcastle from the Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO) and Laura
Gooch of Cleveland are responsible for organizing the protocol for the point
counts at CLNP. It will closely reflect upon the protocol used at Navarre
Marsh, Shaker Lakes, and other important bird areas throughout Ohio. This
will allow us to compare the results from these various locations with a
greater accuracy. BSBO has agreed to crunch the numbers and analyze the data
we gather. This will come at no cost to us. The data and its analyses will
be shared with us, the Port Authority, and the greater public. In the
future, we may perhaps publish this data for further dispersal as well. It
is very exciting to have the Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society and Audubon
Society of Greater Cleveland Partner with us. You do not have to be part of
a birding organization in order to join and all are welcome.

The Survey will consist of 16 points along the trail which runs through
CNLP. It will take a total of two hours to walk the whole trail and hit all
points. Most groups will not hit all the points, and will use a far shorter
amount of time to conduct their part of the survey.

                Our first meeting to hear about the protocol and set up
these posts will take place this Saturday May 31st 2014 at 9am in front of
the Management Center at CLNP. Its address is 8701 Lakeshore Boulevard,
Cleveland Ohio 44103. There, Mark Shieldcastle will present the protocol.
Then, President of the Kirtland Bird Club, Lukas Padegimas will introduce
Laura Gooch - The Project Coordinator of the Point Counts at CLNP. Finally,
we will divide in groups and go on a short tour of the reserve and put the
point markers in. The actual point counts are scheduled to start between
mid-June and mid-July.

If you are interested, or know anyone who is interested, please contact KBC
President, Lukas Padegimas, at [log in to unmask]  or Project
Coordinator, Laura Gooch at [log in to unmask]  . You can also look
for updates on the KBC website: www.kirtlandbirdclub.org or and like the
survey Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CitizenScienseDike14 . It is a
wonderful opportunity to conduct a significantly worthwhile citizen science
project, aid in the conservation effort, and have the perfect excuse to make
frequent birding visits to this beautiful park. Everyone is welcome to join
regardless of membership or affiliation with any of these organizations.

Hope to see you there!

                                Sincerely,

                                                Lukas Padegimas

                                                President of the Kirtland
Bird Club




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