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Northwest ChapterNorthwest Chapter Advisors:
Jamie Cunningham Betsy McCaskey Kaylee McCaskey Tara Stiver Patty Toneff Tim Troutner Katie Ware Brian Yoder |
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Upcoming Events:
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August Activities:
Date: August 28th Time: 6:00pm Location - Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge - private tram tour! Explore areas not open to the public on a special OYBC tram tour of Ottawa National Wildlife refuge! Shorebirds should be on the move and fun to look for along with Sandhill Cranes, waterfowl, and songbirds like Eastern Kingbirds and Willow Flycatchers. September Activities: Date: September 13 Time: 4:00pm - 6:30pm Location - Magee Marsh Wildlife Area Check out the start of fall migration with a trip to the famous Magee Marsh Boardwalk! We should start to see some incoming migrants like warblers make their way through the area. |
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Past Events
Trip reports, photos, and more to be added here!
2/28/26 - Oak Openings - 9:30am - 12:00pm
Let's explore one of the most diverse parks in Northwest Ohio! Drop off and pick up will be at the Buehler Nature Center. We will explore the window on wildlife feeders and the trails around the nature center.
3/21/26 - Magee Marsh - 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Explore the shores of Lake Erie as migration ramps up and finish your evening listening and watching the spectacular dance of American Woodcock! Students will visit the boardwalk and look for newly arrived migrants like Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Rusty Blackbird, and American Woodcock. As the evening descends we will gather to watch the wonderful display of American Woodcock.
4/17/26 - Pearson Metropark
Meeting location - Window on Wildlife - Packer Hammersmith Center - Find a map here
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Let's go look for incoming migrants at beautiful Pearson Metropark! We should start seeing good numbers of incoming passerines and maybe even a species of warbler or two! We will meet at the Window on Wildlife to start by checking feeder activity before doing some exploring around the park.
May Activities
Biggest Week in American Birding OYBC activities
Saturday May 9th - OYBC field trip at Magee Marsh - find more details here. No registration is needed
Saturday May 16th - OYBC field trip at Magee Marsh - find more details here. No registration is needed
Saturday May 16th - 6:30pm - Trading card night at Maumee Bay State Park Lodge and Conference Center. Meet artist Christina Baal, the creator of Life List trading cards! Trade with friends and get some new special releases!
Saturday June 13 - Birding and beach clean up service project at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Location - Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
We will begin our morning by birding the trails around Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge behind the visitor center. Students will then be shuttled to the Lakefront Dike along the Wildlife Drive. We will spend about an hour and a half picking up any trash we encounter along the beach. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a snack and water. Supplies such as gloves, bags, and trash pickers will be provided.
Date: July 24th
Location - Howard Marsh Metropark
Join us at Howard Marsh Metropark for a fun evening trip around this wonderful area. We will search for staging swallows, Least Bittern, Osprey, and other awesome marsh birds. Bring water and bug spray!
Let's explore one of the most diverse parks in Northwest Ohio! Drop off and pick up will be at the Buehler Nature Center. We will explore the window on wildlife feeders and the trails around the nature center.
3/21/26 - Magee Marsh - 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Explore the shores of Lake Erie as migration ramps up and finish your evening listening and watching the spectacular dance of American Woodcock! Students will visit the boardwalk and look for newly arrived migrants like Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Rusty Blackbird, and American Woodcock. As the evening descends we will gather to watch the wonderful display of American Woodcock.
4/17/26 - Pearson Metropark
Meeting location - Window on Wildlife - Packer Hammersmith Center - Find a map here
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Let's go look for incoming migrants at beautiful Pearson Metropark! We should start seeing good numbers of incoming passerines and maybe even a species of warbler or two! We will meet at the Window on Wildlife to start by checking feeder activity before doing some exploring around the park.
May Activities
Biggest Week in American Birding OYBC activities
Saturday May 9th - OYBC field trip at Magee Marsh - find more details here. No registration is needed
Saturday May 16th - OYBC field trip at Magee Marsh - find more details here. No registration is needed
Saturday May 16th - 6:30pm - Trading card night at Maumee Bay State Park Lodge and Conference Center. Meet artist Christina Baal, the creator of Life List trading cards! Trade with friends and get some new special releases!
Saturday June 13 - Birding and beach clean up service project at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Location - Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
We will begin our morning by birding the trails around Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge behind the visitor center. Students will then be shuttled to the Lakefront Dike along the Wildlife Drive. We will spend about an hour and a half picking up any trash we encounter along the beach. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a snack and water. Supplies such as gloves, bags, and trash pickers will be provided.
Date: July 24th
Location - Howard Marsh Metropark
Join us at Howard Marsh Metropark for a fun evening trip around this wonderful area. We will search for staging swallows, Least Bittern, Osprey, and other awesome marsh birds. Bring water and bug spray!
