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2019 OYBC EVENTS, FIELD TRIPS & ACTIVITIES 

*OYBC field trips listed on the events calendar are open to all OYBC student members unless a specific chapter is designated.

JANUARY 2020

BSBO LAKE ERIE PELAGIC
DATE: Wednesday, January 1, 2020
TIME: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
​Cleveland
REGISTER HERE: ​http://www.bsbo.org/lake-erie-pelagics.html
WINTER WATERFOWL WITH ERIE METROPARKS
NW & NE CHAPTERS
DATE: Jan 11, 2020
TIME: 9:00 am – 11:30 am at
LOCATION: Wyandot MetroPark
We will meet Erie Metroparks’ Naturalist Mike Hensley to search for winter waterfowl by exploring the park and bird observation tower. Spotting scopes are welcome, please dress for the weather and bring water, snacks, and your binoculars!

FEBRUARY

WINTERING OWLS & HAWKS  
BSBO & OYBC STATEWIDE FIELD TRIP*
DATE: Saturday, February 9, 2019
TIME: 1:00 PM - DUSK
Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area (KPWA)
KPWA is well known for wintering raptors and this will be our focus. But of course, we'll also look for any other birds that cross our path.

For questions or to reserve your spot email staff@bsbo.org or call 419-898-4070. When you register, please indicate that you are an OYBC member.
LOCATION: Meet at KPWA Headquarters
19100 County Highway 115
Harpster, OH 43323

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WITH BRIAN ZWIEBEL
NW CHAPTER

DATE: Saturday, February 23, 2019 
TIME: 7:30 -11:30 AM
Photography session with Brian Zwiebel of Sabrewing Tours. We will focus on duck photography at Castalia Pond.
RSVP: Jamie Cunnigham, 
​jmc200903@yahoo.com

MARCH

OHIO BLUEBIRD SOCIETY CONFERENCE
DATE: Saturday, March 9, 2019
TIME: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
For more information please visit: ​https://ohiobluebirdsociety.org/conference/
​This is not an OYBC field trip but families can register to attend.Speakers include OYBC members Anna Rose and Katelyn Shelton.
TOLEDO ZOO - BEHIND THE SCENES 
NW CHAPTER

DATE: Saturday, March 16, 2019
TIME: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM*
*Please bring a lunch and plan to explore the zoo afterwards.
DETAILS: Meet at 8:00 am at the main Anthony Wayne Trail entrance. The group will be birding the zoo grounds and along the Maumee River from 8-10:00 am. From 10-11:00 am we will have  a private behind-the-scenes tour of the Aviary.
Limited to 25 people.
RSVP by March 8, 2019: Katie Ware, kathryn.mehlow@gmail.com
MARCH MADNESS
NE CHAPTER

DATE: Sunday, March 17, 2019 
TIME: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
LOCATION: 9601 Headlands Road, Mentor, OH, US 44060
We will meet at the far east end of the parking lots closest to the lighthouse.
Let's get out and bird the lake shore beaches and woodlands.  Time and interest permitting, we will explore the Wake Robin Trail as well. 
SHREVE MIGRATION SENSATION
DATE: Saturday, March 30, 2019
TIME: Doors open at 8:00 AM
For more information please visit: ​https://www.shreveohio.com/migration-sensation
​
This is an OYBC meet-up. Families can register and you can ask for the special OYBC member rate for admission.
​NE Chapter will carpool from Rocky River Nature Center. Details TBA.

APRIL

BIRDING LORAIN COUNTY
NE CHAPTER
DATE: Saturday, April 20, 2019
TIME:  8:00 AM
We will start at Lorain Impound to see what is there, and then we will head to Sandy Ridge at 10:00 AM. If you cannot make the impound, you can meet us at Sandy Ridge.
NICHOLS ARBORETUM
NW CHAPTER

DATE: Saturday, April 20th 
TIME: 9:00 AM - Noon
LOCATION: University of Michigan 
Ann Arbor, MI 
LEADERS: Audubon Society and NAPP's ornithologist
SCIOTO TRAIL STATE FOREST OUTING 
CENTRAL CHAPTER

DATE: Sunday, April 28 2019
TIME: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
LOCATION: Meet at 8:30 am at FireTower (coordinates 39°12'58.6"N 82°58'32.7"W). Click here to view park map 

Please bring a packed lunch and water. 

MAY

THE BIGGEST WEEK IN AMERICAN BIRDING
DATE: Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 12
Festival HQ: Maumee ​Bay Lodge
Visit www.bwiab.com for details
​YOUNG BIRDER WALKS: BIRDING THE FAMOUS MAGEE MARSH
DATE: Saturday, May 4 and Saturday, May 11
TIME: 9:00 AM - 12 Noon 
LOCATION: Meet at the east end of the Magee Marsh Parking Lot (Click here for a MAP)
FREE
**Please bring your lunch! 

Each year, the OYBC offers 2 young birders walks at Magee and it's always a blast! Join young birders from all over the state and the country and meet some really cool field trip leaders, too! No need to be a member, and young birders of all ages are welcome! 

No need to be an Ohio Young Birders Club member to join in the fun. Young birders of all ages are welcome! ​

JUNE

OPTICS FLING
DATE:​ Friday, May 31 and
Saturday, June1 
​Time & Optics
Millersburg, Ohio
BIRDING BY KAYAK
OYBC STATEWIDE FIELDTRIP*

DATE: Saturday, June 1
TIME: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
​LOCATION: The Adaptive Adventure Sports Coalition (TAASC), 6000 Harriott Rd, Powell, OH43065 by Twin Lake and north of Shawnee Hills
COST: $30.00 per person
Please bring a lunch, parents are welcome to attend.
To register, please visit:https://taasc.z2systems.com/np/clients/taasc/eventRegistration.jsp?event=22073&

​Please download and complete the Waiver & Release Form.

Questions? Call or email The Team at ASC 
info@adaptivesportsconnection.org
614-389-3921

BIRDING TOLEDO'S METROPARKS
NW CHAPTER

DATE: Saturday, June 15, 2019
TIME: 9 AM – Noon
Oak Openings Metropark
Meet in the Lodge parking area. 
LEADER: Nate Koszycki
BUILD A CHIMNEY SWIFT TOWER AT CLNP
NE CHAPTER

DATE: Sunday, June 16, 2019
There was an older tower at Garfield, which the Metroparks has moved to CLNP, but it is not tall enough. We will add a few more feet to the height and get it set in place for the Swifts.

JULY

PURPLE MARTIN NEST CHANGE
CENTRAL CHAPTER 

DATE: Monday, July 1, 2019
TIME: 5:00 PM
LOCATION: This is a public golf course and we have to follow safety rules and not be in the way of the golfers. We will gather in the Safari Golf Course parking lot next to the building and someone will lead you to our site.  This is on Powell Rd across from the Columbus Zoo/Zoombezi Bay entrance at 4853 Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065 
RSVP by Sunday June 30: Darlene Sillick, dsillick118@gmail.com  
​FAMILY POTLUCK PICNIC
NE CHAPTER

DATE: Tuesday, July 2, 2019
TIME: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Willow Bend Picnic Shelter at Rocky River Reservation 
 
Bring your family to meet the OYBC Advsiors, meet new members, and see old friends! We will tell birding stories from spring migration, make plans for our upcoming outings, and bird the picnic area. Pizza will be provided. Please bring a dish to share – either a side dish or a dessert.  
GROWING UP WITH HOWARD MARSH
KAYAK TRIP
NW CHAPTER & NE CHAPTER

DATE: Sunday, July 14, 2019
TIME: 9:00 AM – Noon 
Kayaking at Howard Marsh 
12 Kayaks available 
COST: $25 per person
RSVP REQUIRED:
NW Chapter to Patty Toneff, patty.toneff@historic-woodlawn.com
NE Chapter to Bev Walborn, bjw@clevelandmetroparks.com
WATERFOWL BANDING WITH ODNR
CENTRAL CHAPTER
NEW DATE!

DATE: Saturday, August 17, 2019
TIME: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
LOCATION: 1415 Darby Creek Dr, Galloway, OH 43119 

AUGUST

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WITH BRIAN ZWIEBEL
NW CHAPTER

DATE: Saturday, August 24, 2019 
TIME: TBA
Photography session with Brian Zwiebel of Sabrewing Tours. We will focus on shorebirds.
RSVP: Jamie Cunnigham, 
​jmc200903@yahoo.com
COMMON NIGHTHAWKS
NE CHAPTER

DATE: Tuesday, August 20, 2019
​TIME: 7:30 - 9:30 PM
LOCATION: Coe Lake Gazebo, 105 S Rocky River Dr, Berea, OH 44017
​Join us to see the Common Nighthawks that are in downtown Berea. Joe Higgins, a birder and naturalist will be leading us on this birding excursion. 
FALL SHOREBIRDS
HOLMES-WAYNE CO. CHAPTER
DATE: Monday, August 26, 2019
TIME: 4:00 PM - DUSK
LOCATION: Funk Bottoms

SEPTEMBER

CRICKETS AND KATYDIDS WITH LISA RAINSONG
NE CHAPTER
​NEW DATE!
DATE: Friday, September 6, 2019
TIME: 7:00 pm start time
LOCATION: Rogers Meadow at North Chagrin Reservation
SWIFT NIGHT OUT
CENTRAL CHAPTER

DATE: Friday, September 13, 2019 LOCATION: Sells Middle School in Dublin. 
We will take part in citizen science and count Chimney Swifts entering the 1919 middle school chimney as they are staging for the night before their trip to the Amazon Basin of Peru.  Learn more at www.chimneyswifts.org 
BIRD WALK 
HOLMES-WAYNE CO. CHAPTER

DATE: Saturday, September 21, 2019
LOCATION: The Wilderness Center

OCTOBER

​OYBC BIG SIT / BIG DAY FUNDRAISER
Please visit the OYBC Big Sit/ Big Day page for details.
​EMERALD NECKLACE BIG DAY
NE CHAPTER

DATE: Sunday, October 6, 2019
TIME: 8:00 AM
LOCATION: Meet at Wendy Park.
BIG SIT
HOLMES-WAYNE CO. CHAPTER

DATE: October 12, 2019
LOCATION: TBD
BIG SIT
NW CHAPTER

​DATE: October 12, 2019
START TIME: 8:00 AM - NOON
LOCATION: Meet at the Oaks Lodge parking lot. Follow Wilkin's Road to where it dead ends, the lodge is an old A frame building.
In the event of rain we will meet at the Beuhner Center Window on Wildlife.
​https://metroparkstoledo.com/media/3476/mta-oak-openings-map-mar-2018.pdf
BIG DAY
CENTRAL CHAPTER

​DATE: October 19, 2019
START TIME: 8:00 AM
LOCATION: Meet at Blendon Woods Metro Park  
BANDING SAW-WHET OWLS ON KELLEYS ISLAND WITH TOM BARTLETT
NE CHAPTER

October 2019

NOVEMBER

SAVE THE DATE!
13th ANNUAL OHIO YOUNG
BIRDERS CONFERENCE

Saturday, November 9, 2019
Toledo Zoo & Aquarium
Toledo, OH

For more details, visit the
​OYBC Annual Conference page
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DETROIT RIVER HAWK WATCH
NE CHAPTER 

DATE: Sunday, November 10, 2019
As a fun thing to do and see after the conference, we will head to the Detroit River Hawk Watch at Lake Erie Metropark just south of Detroit near Rockwood, MI.
2020 PLANNING SESSION
CENTRAL CHAPTER

DATE: November 16, 2019
TIME: 8:00 AM - NOON
LOCATION: Green Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum.  
LAKE ERIE BIRDING
​HOLMES-WAYNE CO.
 CHAPTER
DATE: ​Saturday, November 23
BSBO LAKE ERIE PELAGIC
DATE: Saturday, November 23
TIME: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cleveland
​REGISTER HERE: ​http://www.bsbo.org/lake-erie-pelagics.html

DECEMBER

BSBO LAKE ERIE PELAGIC
DATE: Saturday, December 14
TIME: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cleveland
​REGISTER HERE: ​http://www.bsbo.org/lake-erie-pelagics.html

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