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Learn more about Black Swamp Bird Observatory at www.bsbo.org

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Black Swamp Bird Observatory Presents...
The Local Patch Birding Blitz
An event "hatched" by student members of the OYBC!
Click here for the team results

The Ohio EPA's Ohio Environmental Education Fund (OEEF) awarded Black Swamp Bird
Observatory full funding of $35,000 for our Ohio Young Birders Club expansion.

The OEEF grant fund will enable BSBO to achieve measurable objectives that support
the overall goal of expanding and enhancing the OYBC, building a brighter future
for bird conservation.

Helping to fledge the next generation of birders!

July/August 2020 Bird ID Photo Quiz
"Bottoms Up"
by Adriana Losey, OYBC Central Chapter

(Click image to enlarge.)

Directions: Identify each bird species.

Bird 1: This bird can be seen throughout Ohio during spring migration when they are molting into their stunning, rusty breeding plumage.

Bird 2: This bird can be seen in Ohio during migration and is often found foraging in the low and middle grounds.

Bird 3: This bird commonly breeds in Ohio. This species prefers to hang out in fields or marshes.

Bird 4: This bird is a neotropical migrant that stops throughout Ohio to rest and refuel. This bird is a male, which looks much different than its female counterpart.

Bird 5: This bird is a neotropical migrant that breeds throughout southern Ohio, but mostly just passes through. They are one of the more colorful birds we see in Ohio.

To submit your answers send an email to info@ohioyoungbirders.org with [July/August 2020 Quiz] in the subject line or, mail in your answer to OYBC Photo Quiz,13551 W. St. Rt. 2, Oak Harbor, OH 43449.

Winning entries will be put into a drawing to win a copy of
a Kaufman Field Guide, a mystery field guide chosen by BSBO staff,
or a Black Swamp Bird Observatory cap!
PLUS assorted birder swag from our amazing sponsors!
* Must be an OYBC member to be eligible to win a prize

May/June 2020
“Hummingbird Similarities"
The winner was Caleb from the Northeast Chapter.

Correct Answers:
1. Blue-tailed Hummingbird
2. Blue-throated Goldentail
3. Cinnamon Hummingbird
4. Rufous Sabrewing
5. Garnet-throated Hummingbird
6. Rivoli’s Hummingbird
7. Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
8. White-eared Hummingbird
9. Sparkling-tailed Hummingbird
10. Slender Sheartail

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Black Swamp Bird Observatory Presents...
The Local Patch Birding Blitz
An event "hatched" by student members of the OYBC!
Click here for the team results

Helping to fledge the next generation of birders!

July/August 2020 Bird ID Photo Quiz
"Bottoms Up"
by Adriana Losey, OYBC Central Chapter

OUR SPONSORS

OYBC Facebook Page

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Black Swamp Bird Observatory Presents...The Local Patch Birding BlitzAn event "hatched" by student members of the OYBC! ​Click here for the team results

Helping to fledge the next generation of birders!

July/August 2020 Bird ID Photo Quiz"Bottoms Up"by Adriana Losey, OYBC Central Chapter

OUR SPONSORS

OYBC Facebook Page

Black Swamp Bird Observatory Presents...
The Local Patch Birding Blitz
An event "hatched" by student members of the OYBC!
Click here for the team results

July/August 2020 Bird ID Photo Quiz
"Bottoms Up"
by Adriana Losey, OYBC Central Chapter