The past two weeks have been a blur of visiting Illinoisans as family got together to visit the Ohio Birdfreaks for a bit of Easter and spring break fun. Eddie and Stacia stayed behind to keep an eye on the Illinois spring migrants and keep all the dogs in line. One of our outings included
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Shreve Migration Sensation
March 27, 2010 was the Shreve Migration Sensation in Shreve, Ohio. Registration began at 7 and programs were held all day. Dakota and I (Jennie) spent most of our time on the Ohio Young Birder Club‘s field trip exploring the area. The Shreve area is beautiful and hopping with birds. Waterfowl and shorebirds were the
Birding Ohio – Skydance (American Woodcock)
Saturday March 20th, Dakota and I (Jennie) visited the Black Swamp Bird Observatory and Magee Marsh Wildlife Area in Northwest Ohio for the first time (but not the last!!). We were there to attend a program and field trip on the American Woodcock and got there early for some chilly spring birding. It couldn’t have
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Birding Ohio – Scope-less but not Scaup-less in Findlay
The ice is thawing on the Findlay Reservoir (and many other places). A March 16th excursion was the first time we saw open water here. Bring on the waterfowl! Six swans were out in the middle, hanging with about a hundred gulls and a Canada Goose or two. Tundra or Trumpeter, we may never know.
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Birding Ohio – Early March Birding
Dakota and I visited the Findlay Reservoirs this morning and were not surprised to see ice fishermen instead of migratory ducks. The water is still frozen solid despite the balmy 40-degree temperature and bright sun. There are two reservoirs, both upground, and Number Two is the largest of its type in Ohio. Trails encircle the
Ohio Natural History Conference
Sponsored by the Ohio Biological Survey and the Ohio Division of WIldlife, the 6th annual Ohio Natural History Conference was a great learning experience and good time. The cost of this one-day event was low; 30 dollars for both Dakota and myself. I thought it would be a good way to learn more about our
Birding Ohio – Winter Robins and Lots of Snow
There used to be berries on the trees outside of our living room window. For weeks now a very large group of American Robins have been gathering in the tree line just past our yard and NOT eating those berries. February sixth, the day after a six inch snowfall and apparently having been told we
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Birding Ohio – Litzenberg Memorial Woods
The dust (snow) is settling around the big move to Ohio and blustery weather has not encouraged birding. Dakota and I have realized a good window view is perfect for those days that don’t go much beyond single digit temperatures. The welcoming committee from our living room window The discovery of a Northern Mockingbird pair
