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Field Trip

8:00

Dayton Audubon Society
1375 East Siebenthaler - Dayton, OH 45414
419-683-8952
Michael Coogan, President

SUGARCREEK RESERVE METROPARK. Leader: Jennifer Monahan (435-0707). A large area of upland woods, fields, and riparian habitat, Sugarcreek is often full of returning nesters and early migrants the first of April. From I675, south on Wilmington Pike (cross 725), continue to Conference Rd. Meet Jennifer in the parking lot on Conference Rd.

Field Trip

8:00

Dayton Audubon Society
1375 East Siebenthaler - Dayton, OH 45414
419-683-8952
Michael Coogan, President

SPRING VALLEY WILDLIFE AREA. Leader: Charlotte Mathena (433-2167). SVWA will be different every week this time of year so join Charlotte for the newest spring arrivals; possibly Yellow-throated Warbler, Black-throated Green, Black-and-white, Louisiana, Sora and Virginia Rails, Osprey and maybe some early Vireos. Meet at the lower parking lot.

Field trip

9:00A.M.

Audubon Society of Mahoning Valley
PO Box 3214 - Youngstown, OH 44513
330-783-6287
Nancy D. Brundage, President

Field trip to Ravenna Training & Logistics Site with the Trumbull Bird Study Group. Those wishing to participate will be required to register with RTLS. Contact Sheri at (330) 856-5842 for details.

14 - 15

Lake Erie Wing Watch Weekend

Oak Harbor High School
11661 W. SR 163 - Oak Harbor, OH
1-800-441-1271

Join area naturalists and fellow bird watchers for a weekend of natural wonders. Exhibits, seminars, reception and forum focus on bird watching hints and habitats.

Lake Erie Wing Watch (LEWW) is a unique committee dedicated to promoting birding in Erie, Lorain and Ottawa counties in Ohio.

The Lake Erie Wing Watch (LEWW) areas are home to more than 300 bird species, including majestic bald eagles, colorful migratory warblers, and graceful great blue herons. Add an abundance of other wildlife, from the famous walleye to the lesser-known melanistic garter snake. Plus the region has many varieties of plant life, without which the entire ecological system of Lake Erie would change.

Located between Oak Harbor, OH to the west and Lorain, OH to the east, this waterfront region on the southern shore of Lake Erie includes marshlands, deep forests, natural springs, limestone quarries, rocky shorelines, and the only undeveloped natural estuary on the Great Lakes.

Each year, LEWW hosts an annual birding event called Lake Erie Wing Watch Weekend. The location of the event is rotated between the representative counties: Erie, Lorain & Ottawa. Plan to join us for this educational, yet fun event.

Field Trip

8:30

Dayton Audubon Society
1375 East Siebenthaler - Dayton, OH 45414
419-683-8952
Michael Coogan, President

SYCAMORE STATE PARK. Leader: Todd Jergens (837-4302). Sycamore State Park is close to home, just Northwest of Dayton in the city of Trotwood and offers trails through meadows, woodlands, ponds, and creeks which provides great habitat for nesters and migrants. The huge sycamores lining the banks of Wolf Creek give the park it’s name. Take US 35 west from Dayton about 6 miles to Snyder Road, then right(north) 3 1/2 miles to Wolf Creek Pike, turn left to the parking lot a short distance down the road on the right side.

74th ANNUAL SERIES OF BIRD WALKS 2007

7:30 A.M.

Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland
6505 Wilson Mills Road - Cleveland, OH 44143
216-556-5441 - Fax 330-562-6190
Dan Melcher, President

Cleveland Metroparks Reservations
Huntington - Beach Parking Lot off Lake Rd., Bay Village
Rocky River - Rocky River Nature Center Parking Lot, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted
Big Creek - Lake Isaac on Big Creek Pkwy., Middleburg Hts.
Brecksville - Parking Area at Station Rd. Bridge Trailhead; entrance just south of Rte. 82 on Riverview Rd. entry to park, Brecksville
Hinckley - Bridge on Medina Rte. 44 at S. end of Hinckley Lake, Hinckley
Bedford - Hemlock Creek Picnic Area, off Button Rd., Bedford
South Chagrin - Jackson Field Parking Lot on Chagrin River Rd. N. of Miles,
Moreland Hills
North Chagrin - Sunset Pond at Sanctuary Marsh, Mayfield Village
Ohio & Erie Canal - Parking Lot off E. 49th St. S. of Grant St., Cuyahoga Hts.
Garfield Park - Nature Center, 11350 Broadway Ave., Garfield Hts.
Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland
Aurora Sanctuary - Parking Lot E. of Page Rd. on E. Pioneer Tr., Aurora
Blanche Novak Sanctuary - Parking Lot .8 mi. N. of Rt. 82 on Town Line Rd., Aurora
Holden Arboretum - Main Parking Lot off Sperry Rd., Kirtland
Lantern Court - Special Walks - Call Arboretum (216 946-4400)
Shaker Lakes - Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 S. Park Blvd., Shaker Hts.
Mentor Marsh - Parking Area on Headlands Rd. at E. end of Marsh, Mentor
Lake Metroparks
Penitentiary Glen - Parking Lot on Kirtland-Chardon Rd., Kirtland
Geauga Park District
Various Locations - Call 440 286-9504
Gates Mills - Call Susan Curtis (440 338-4923) for information
Portage County
James H. Barrow Field Station - Wheeler Rd., Hiram. Questions, call Eric Faber (330 527-3076)

The Bird Walks are sponsored by the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland (216 556-5441), the Cleveland Museum of Natural History (216 231-4600), the Cleveland Metroparks (Ken Gober at 440 734-6660), the Lake County Metroparks (440 256-1404), the Geauga Park District (440 286-9504) and The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes (216 321-5935). For further information call one of the sponsor organizations. The walks are led by expert volunteers and are free to all for the enjoyment of our out of doors. Ken Gober, Coordinator 440 734-6660

Field trip

9:00A.M.

Audubon Society of Mahoning Valley
PO Box 3214 - Youngstown, OH 44513
330-783-6287
Nancy D. Brundage, President

Field trip to Mosquito Lake and Wildlife Area. A TBSG Outing. Meet on the Causeway (Rt. 88) and we will tour the wildlife area by car. If you plan to join this trip, please leave a message on the voicemail, 1-888-846-8851.

20 - 22

Mohican Wildlife Weekend

Greater Mohican Audubon Society
1651 N. Horning Rd. - Crestline, OH 44827
419-683-8952
Cheryl Harner, President

Keynote speaker Julie Zickefoose to give a Nature walk with GMAS.
Sat. 21 - 9:00 am at Malabar Meet at the Visitor Center
Sun. 22 - 9:00 am Bird walk at Ohio Bird Sanctuary
Sun. 22 - 2:30 pm Cheryl Harner “Attractive” Landscape at Gorman

Field Trip

8:30

Dayton Audubon Society
1375 East Siebenthaler - Dayton, OH 45414
419-683-8952
Michael Coogan, President

TWIN CREEK METROPARK. Leaders: Jim & Annette Arnold (299-5070). One of our more wild and beautiful MetroParks, Twin Creek offers an abundance of birds and plants. More than 70 species of nesting birds have been found here, and over 500 species of plants live in this wonderful natural area. A number of rare grassland birds, including Henslow’s Sparrow, have been found. Come explore the well-marked trails at Twin Creek; from Dayton, take SR4 south past Germantown and the junction of SR123 to Eby Rd. Turn left on Eby Road and left on Chamberlain Rd.; meet in the parking lot on the left.

Birdwalk

8:00 A.M.

Audubon Society of Mahoning Valley
PO Box 3214 - Youngstown, OH 44513
330-783-6287
Nancy D. Brundage, President

Birdwalk at Newport Wetlands with Nancy Brundage, looking for migrants.

Feeder Cleaning

8:00 A.M.

Audubon Society of Mahoning Valley
PO Box 3214 - Youngstown, OH 44513
330-783-6287
Nancy D. Brundage, President

Feeder Cleaning at Wild Birds Unlimited, Boardman. All proceeds ($3 per feeder) go to benefit our Audubon chapter.

Spring Bird Walk

8:00 a.m.

Greater Akron Audubon Society
P.O. Box 80056 - Akron, OH 44308
330-666-6927
http://www.summitmetroparks.org/parks/firestone.shtml
Mark Purdy, President

The chapter conducts a number of field trips during the spring migration season. Each trip is led by a member with birding experience and bird identification skills. The groups typically have a number of birders whose skills range from novice to expert. The trips are open to the public and are a great way to learn about bird watching.

Summit County MetroParks - Firestone MetroPark. Meet at Tuscarawas Pavilion Harrington Road (off Warner Road). For directions visit: SummitMetroParks.org/parks/. If you have a question about any of these field trips, please call GAAS Central at 330-920-9138

Birdwalk

8:00 A.M.

Audubon Society of Mahoning Valley
PO Box 3214 - Youngstown, OH 44513
330-783-6287
Nancy D. Brundage, President

Birdwalk at Mill Creek Metroparks farm nature trail, off Rt. 46 in Canfield. Meet Jeff Harvey at the Bikeway trailhead.

Field Trip

9:30 a.m.

Black River Audubon Society
1505 N. Lakeview Blvd - Lorain, OH 44052
440-246-2853
Harriet Agler, President

Shreve Lake, Brown’s Bog

74th ANNUAL SERIES OF BIRD WALKS 2007

7:30 A.M.

Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland
6505 Wilson Mills Road - Cleveland, OH 44143
216-556-5441 - Fax 330-562-6190
Dan Melcher, President

Monthly Meeting

6:30 P.M., social; 7:00 P.M., program

Audubon Society of Mahoning Valley
PO Box 3214 - Youngstown, OH 44513
330-783-6287
Nancy D. Brundage, President

Monthly Meeting at MetroParks Farm on Route 46 in Canfield.David Goerig will present a program about Ohio’s trees and forests — and their insects, diseases, loggers and such.

Family Birding Class

6:30 P.M.

Audubon Society of Mahoning Valley
PO Box 3214 - Youngstown, OH 44513
330-783-6287
Nancy D. Brundage, President

Family Birding Class. Call Jeff at Wild Birds Unlimited, Boardman.

27 - 28

Field Trip

Fri/Sat from 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Dayton Audubon Society
1375 East Siebenthaler - Dayton, OH 45414
419-683-8952
Michael Coogan, President

DAS BIRDATHON DAY. Coordinator: Judy Whitaker (293-1914). Join in the annual fun! Join the 2007 DAS Birdathon! Your Yellow Warbler will have more information. A yearly successful fund raiser based on a bird count in which you try to find as many species of birds as possible during a 24 hour period. Afterwards, meet at Patty’s Shelter in Englewood MetroPark at 5:30 p.m. on the 28th for some food and to discuss the fun you had!

Beginner’s Bird Walk at Byers Woods

9-11:00 AM

Greater Mohican Audubon Society
1651 N. Horning Rd. - Crestline, OH 44827
419-683-8952
Cheryl Harner, President

Meet in parking lot

birdwalk

8:00 A.M.

Audubon Society of Mahoning Valley
PO Box 3214 - Youngstown, OH 44513
330-783-6287
Nancy D. Brundage, President

birdwalk at Newport Wetlands with Nancy Brundage, looking for migrants.

Spring Bird Walk

8:00 a.m.

Greater Akron Audubon Society
P.O. Box 80056 - Akron, OH 44308
330-666-6927
Mark Purdy, President

The chapter conducts a number of field trips during the spring migration season. Each trip is led by a member with birding experience and bird identification skills. The groups typically have a number of birders whose skills range from novice to expert. The trips are open to the public and are a great way to learn about bird watching.

Summit County MetroParks - Sand Run Metro Park. Meet at Wadsworth Area parking lot. For directions visit: SummitMetroParks.org/parks/. If you have a question about any of these field trips, please call GAAS Central at 330-920-9138

Field Trip

9 a.m.

Black River Audubon Society
1505 N. Lakeview Blvd - Lorain, OH 44052
440-246-2853
Harriet Agler, President

Wakeman Augusta Olsen Park

birdwalk

8:00 A.M.

Audubon Society of Mahoning Valley
PO Box 3214 - Youngstown, OH 44513
330-783-6287
Nancy D. Brundage, President

Birdwalk at Metroparks farm in Canfield. Meet Jeff Harvey at the Bikeway trailhead.

74th ANNUAL SERIES OF BIRD WALKS 2007

7:30 A.M.

Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland
6505 Wilson Mills Road - Cleveland, OH 44143
216-556-5441 - Fax 330-562-6190
Dan Melcher, President

4 - 6

EcoWeekend

Columbus Audubon Society
PO Box 14150 - Columbus, OH 43214
740-549-0333
Darlene Sillick, President

Camp Oty’Okwa. Eco-Weekend is Columbus Audubon’s biggest outdoor learning activity for adults and families. Held the first weekend of every May since 1973, Eco-Weekend features a huge variety of opportunities for nature study and enjoyment led by volunteer specialists. Separate adult and youth (grades K-8) programs are offered. Whether you want to hike, bird, canoe or study the geology of Ohio, you’ll find it at Eco-Weekend

Field Trip

8 a.m.

Black River Audubon Society
1505 N. Lakeview Blvd - Lorain, OH 44052
440-246-2853
Harriet Agler, President

Magee Marsh

Field Trip

7:30 a.m.

Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society
4310 Bush Ave - Cleveland, OH 44109
216-741-2352 - Fax 216-741-1879
Tom Romito

We will meet at the woodchip parking lot at Shaker Lakes to begin our walk at 7:30 a.m. Dave LeGallee will be our leader.

Field Trip

8:00 AM

Dayton Audubon Society
1375 East Siebenthaler - Dayton, OH 45414
419-683-8952
Michael Coogan, President

TWIN CREEK METROPARK. Leader: Dave Dister (855-3013). This is the second field trip this spring to Twin Creek but we will explore another area south of the previous field trip. Come explore the well-marked trails at Twin Creek with Dave. From Dayton, take SR4 south past Germantown and the junction of SR123 to Eby Rd. Left on Eby Road and left on Chamberlain Road, go 1 mile and turn right on Morningstar Road. There is a small parking lot on the right and another small parking lot by the pond. This area was formerly a Boy Scout Camp and has a large stand of pine trees which attracts both nesters and migrants.

74th ANNUAL SERIES OF BIRD WALKS 2007

7:30 A.M.

Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland
6505 Wilson Mills Road - Cleveland, OH 44143
216-556-5441 - Fax 330-562-6190
Dan Melcher, President

Field Trip

8:00 AM

Dayton Audubon Society
1375 East Siebenthaler - Dayton, OH 45414
419-683-8952
Michael Coogan, President

ENGLEWOOD METROPARK. Leader: Judy Espedal (274-7134). The best birding (most passerine migrants) in the Dayton area is generally the first and second weeks of May each year and Englewood MetroPark is always an outstanding place to look for them! There will no doubt be plenty of birds to watch at this optimal time of the spring migration. Plan now to join Judy to search for migrant wood warblers. To get to Englewood MetroPark, take US 40 west from I75 (north of Dayton). When you reach the east end of the dam, turn right (north) and meet at the parking lot here on US 40 (between the Dayton International Airport and the city of Englewood.) Please wear shoes/boots suitable for muddy terrain.

Field Trip

8:00 AM

Dayton Audubon Society
1375 East Siebenthaler - Dayton, OH 45414
419-683-8952
Michael Coogan, President

CAESAR CREEK GORGE. Leader: Dick Balk (886-0092). Just below the dam at the southern end of Casear Creek Lake, Caesar Creek Gorge is one of the Ohio State Nature Preserves. It features a 180 foot deep gorge with trails leading along Caesar Creek from the base of the dam to the Little Miami River two miles away. Along the creek lies a flood plain forest and at this prime time of the year, combined with a variety of other habitats in the area including woods and fields, there should be a large number of resident and migrant species of birds present there. The gorge is an excellent place for migrant warblers, as well as Pileated Woodpecker. Wild Turkey are also possible, since they’ve been reintroduced here. Although the Gorge may be familiar to you from our prior walks at Caesar Creek Lake, this year we have scheduled this spring walk at this location to see as many woodland breeding birds as possible, as well as some of the later passerine migrants. Located in Warren County, east of the town of Waynesville. Take I75 south to SR 73. East through Waynesville. After crossing US 42, go about 1 mile, then right on Clarksville Rd. Follow 2-3 miles to park road on the right. Go down the hill into the Gorge to the parking lot below the dam.

74th ANNUAL SERIES OF BIRD WALKS 2007

7:30 A.M.

Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland
6505 Wilson Mills Road - Cleveland, OH 44143
216-556-5441 - Fax 330-562-6190
Dan Melcher, President

74th ANNUAL SERIES OF BIRD WALKS 2007

7:30 A.M.

Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland
6505 Wilson Mills Road - Cleveland, OH 44143
216-556-5441 - Fax 330-562-6190
Dan Melcher, President

Field Trip

9 a.m.

Black River Audubon Society
1505 N. Lakeview Blvd - Lorain, OH 44052
440-246-2853
Harriet Agler, President

Oak Openings

Field Trip

8:30 AM

Dayton Audubon Society
1375 East Siebenthaler - Dayton, OH 45414
419-683-8952
Michael Coogan, President

CLEAR CREEK VALLEY. Leaders: David True (305-8987) and Jennifer Monahan (435-0707). “Clear Creek Valley is one of the most pristine and secluded natural areas in Central Ohio. Variations or land surfaces, soils and climates have produced a medley of habitats that harbor more than 800 plant species and 150 species of birds, many of which are quite rare. You may catch a glimpse of turkey, deer, ruffed grouse, coyote, black vultures or even see the traces of the elusive bobcat along the parks more than 15 miles of trails.” See Clear Creek Metro Park(www.metroparks.net/ParksClearCreek.aspx). Last year the highlights included Blue-winged Warbler, many Cerulean, and Worm-eating Warbler. From I-270, take US 33 east toward Lancaster about 31 miles. From Lancaster, continue on US 33 south about seven miles to Clear Creek Road (State Route 116). Turn right on Clear Creek Road. Please check for the exact meeting location in the next Yellow Warbler or visit www.dayton.net/audubon or the Southwest Ohio Rare Bird Alert 937-640-BIRD (2473).

Field Trip

9:30 a.m.

Black River Audubon Society
1505 N. Lakeview Blvd - Lorain, OH 44052
440-246-2853
Harriet Agler, President

Shreve Lake, Brown’s Bog

Field Trip

6:00 PM

Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society
4310 Bush Ave - Cleveland, OH 44109
216-741-2352 - Fax 216-741-1879
Tom Romito

location Royalview Picnic Area, Mill Stream Run Reservation. Join us for our Summer Picnic, Bird walk and Plant exchange. . Bring your own dinner. WCAS will provide the charcoal fire for cooking. We will follow the dinner with a bird walk.

Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society - Summer breeding birds

6:00 pm

Royalview Picnic Area, Mill Stream Run Reservation.

Join us for our Summer Picnic, Bird walk and Plant exchange. . Bring your own dinner. WCAS will provide the charcoal fire for cooking. We will follow the dinner with a bird walk.

Field Trip

7:30 AM

Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society
4310 Bush Ave - Cleveland, OH 44109
216-741-2352 - Fax 216-741-1879
Tom Romito

We’ll meet below the Hilliard / I-90 bridges. It’s between Detroit Road and Lorain Avenue in the Rocky River Metroparks. Come watch the Peregrines.

Field Trip

7:30 AM

Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society
4310 Bush Ave - Cleveland, OH 44109
216-741-2352 - Fax 216-741-1879
Tom Romito

WCAS will carpool to Ottawa NWR for their monthly driving tour. August is always a good month for migrating shorebirds.