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SUMMARY:Spring Migration at Spring Grove Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Spring Warbler and Song Bird Migration \nLocation: Spring Grove Cemetery \nDate and Time: Sunday\, May 7th 2023\, 8:00 AM \nMeet:  At 8:00 a.m. just beyond the tunnel at the Spring Grove main Spring Grove Ave. entrance. See directions below \nLeader: Jack Stenger\, (513) 503-3389\, jackstenger@gmail.com \n  \nThe focus of this field trip will be migrant songbirds\, especially warblers\, as the spring migration of northward bound neo-tropical species will be at peak on this date.  Spring blooms and plants are also at peak during this period and they will also be pointed out during this morning walk through the beautiful grounds of Spring Grove Cemetery. Our leader\, Jack Stenger\, is an expert birder and naturalist. Jack is a conservation biologist with the Hamilton County Great Parks and is a life time ASO advocate. Jack’s birding skills are off the charts and he will help us identify birds by sight and sound. With Jack as our leader we won’t miss much. \nBirds will be very vocal and with Jack’s guidance we can expect to see (and hear) many species of warblers as well as many other songbirds including flycatchers\, vireos\, swallows\, thrushes\, tanagers\, sparrows\, grosbeaks\, buntings\, orioles\, waxwings\, finches\, hawks and more. The park-like grounds at Spring Grove (733 acres) are beautiful at all seasons\, but especially so during the spring. Spring Grove Cemetery is a good example of a “migrant trap”.  Birds migrating through our urban and residential areas are drawn to this “island of green” in an otherwise heavily populated area to forage and rest before continuing on their way north. At times the spring birding here can be spectacular. \nJack’s plan is to take a leisurely morning walk throughout the cemetery grounds and see what we can find. The trip will mostly be on foot\, but walking will be at an easy birding pace with frequent stops to observe birds\, plants and other animals. At some point Jack will likely caravan us to move to another section of the cemetery. This trip will end sometime around noon. You of course can break off at any time you choose. Binoculars are necessary to see small birds well.  Restrooms are available at the cemetery main office and remain open during regular gate hours. Water and sunscreen might make for a more enjoyable trip. If you have any questions feel free to contact Jack. \nDirections: \nMeet Jack at 8 AM at the main entrance to Spring Grove Cemetery\, which is located at 4521 Spring Grove Avenue just west of the Winton Road intersection. To find our meeting spot\, drive in the main gates of the cemetery and go straight. You will go through a short tunnel (old RR archway). Just beyond the tunnel\, pull over on the right\, park alongside the road and look for Jack. \n  \nYou can visit the Spring Grove Cemetery website at: \nhttps://www.springgrove.org/locations/spring-grove-cemetery-arboretum/ \n  \nThis is a link to Spring Grove Cemetery Maps: \nhttps://www.springgrove.org/resource/maps/
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/6557/
LOCATION:OH
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SUMMARY:O.O.S. Warblers and Wildflowers Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Shawnee State Park for a celebration of Warblers and Wildflowers! This weekend give you a chance to meet the first big wave of spring migration\, enjoy excellent presentations and experience the fellowship of fun and avid birders. \nFriday night will begin with registration in the lodge lobby beginning at 3 pm. A happy hour cash bar with a presentation by Shawnee State Park Naturalist Jenny Richards highlighting the wonderful biodiversity of the State Park and Forest. After a delicious buffet dinner\, Keynote Speaker\, Allen Chartier\, Project Director for the Great Lakes HummerNet will present on Hummingbirds of the Great Lakes after which there will be an evening outing to listen for Chuck-will’s widows. \nSaturday we’re up early for morning field trips\, lunch in the field\, then back to the lodge. Afternoon will be on your own. Later\, after a buffet dinner\, Jeremy Dominguez\, Birding Outreach Coordinator and Ornithologist at The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium will present the Rewards and Challenges of Doing a Lower 48 “Big Year”. Once again\, there will be an evening outing to listen for Chuck-will’s\nwidows. \nBoth nights you will have an opportunity to visit the cabins where Mothing stations will be set up for those interested. Sunday morning birders will be on their own with the possible option to bird with guides remaining for the morning. We will share a map of Shawnee Forest for you to explore on your own. \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED\, AND THERE IS A FEE. Go to https://ohiobirds.org/oos-warblers-and-wildflowers-weekend-2023/ for more information and to register for the weekend. \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/o-o-s-warblers-and-wildflowers-weekend/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T120000
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SUMMARY:Oxbow\, Inc. Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Spring Migration   \nDate & Time: 7:30 AM\, Sunday\, April 23\, 2023 \nLocation: The Oxbow Area \nMeet at the Shawnee Lookout boat ramp upper parking lot\, directly across from the Shawnee Lookout Park entrance. (See directions below) \nLeader: Ann Oliver\, (513) 307-0929\, annieobirder@yahoo.com \nBy the middle of April\, spring will be in full swing and spring migration in general will be near peak and a diversity of avian species should be found in the Oxbow area. April in the Oxbow coincides with the spring migration of a diverse number of families of birds. Ducks\, herons and egrets\, shorebirds\, terns & gulls\, raptors including Bald Eagles\, migrant and resident songbirds (including several warbler species) are all expected on this date. Our trip leader\, Ann Oliver\, is an exceptionally skilled birder and long-time Oxbow Inc. advocate who knows the area very well. \nBy April 23\, spring songbird migration will be well underway so Ann will begin this trip on the east side of the Great Miami River to take advantage of the morning bird song chorus among the wooded hillsides of Shawnee Lookout Park. After some time at Shawnee Lookout\, Ann plans to lead us over to the Oxbow\, making a stop at the Lost Bridge area along the way. Ann will finish up the trip in the Oxbow. These three spots offer diverse habitats so we expect to find a great diversity of birds. Wildflowers will also be in bloom and many other types of wildlife are likely to be seen along the way as well. Come out and join Ann for what should be a beautiful morning in the Oxbow. \nMuch of this trip will be on foot\, with short drives from spot to spot. Walking will be easy to moderate at a birder’s pace. This trip should end around noon. Be ready for muddy spots\, especially if conditions have been wet. Binoculars are required to see small birds. Restrooms are available at Shawnee Lookout. A Great Parks Motor Vehicle Permit is required at Shawnee Lookout and can be purchased at the entrance. Daily Motor Vehicle Permits are $5 each for Hamilton County residents and $8 for non-residents at park entrance booths ($10 & $16 annual). Contact Ann with any questions. \nDirections to Shawnee Lookout Park: The Shawnee Lookout boat ramp upper parking lot is directly across from the Park entrance. Shawnee Lookout is located at 2008 Lawrenceburg Rd. North Bend\, Ohio. Take I-275 to the Kilby Road Exit # 21\, and then right onto Kilby Road. After about 1 mile turn right at the stop light onto US 50. On US 50 go about 2 miles to the stop light at Lawrenceburg Road and turn left. Follow Lawrenceburg Road to the stop sign at the end of the Great Miami Bridge (Lost Bridge)\, turn right and go about 1.5 miles to the park entrance which is on the left. The upper boat ramp parking lot is on the right\, across from the Park entrance.
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/oxbow-inc-field-trip/
LOCATION:OH
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SUMMARY:Otto Armleder Memorial Park - Spring Migration
DESCRIPTION:Theme:  Spring Migration \nLocation: Otto Armleder Memorial Park \nDate: Saturday\, April 22\, 2023 \nMeet: At 8:00 AM in the Main Pavilion Parking Lot at Armleder Park (See directions below) \nLeader: Luke Thies\, (937) 733-9325\, thiesluke997@gmail.com \n  \nOtto Armleder Park is a joint venture between the Cincinnati Park Board and the Great Parks of Hamilton County. The 305 acre park has developed an excellent birding reputation\, mostly due to its\, at least locally\, unique habitats. The park lies in a flood plain along the west bank of the Little Miami River\, about a mile north of its confluence with the Ohio River. Duck Creek runs along the southern boundary. Because of this\, all sorts of water birds are regularly seen. The park is prone to flooding\, which can be good for water birds but difficult to access at those times. Sandbars in the Little Miami often produce shorebirds. The lengthy wooded riparian corridor is very attractive to songbirds. The park also has some weedy fields and grassland\, an uncommon habitat in the Greater Cincinnati area. This in turn attracts many open country and grassland species. Brushy successional areas\, woodland edges\, large athletic fields and abandoned gravel pits\, at least one which is permanently filled with water\, round out the habitats. All of this attracts a great diversity of species throughout the various seasons. Many trails meander through the park. \nWhile we are still a week or two from the peak of songbird migration on this date\, plenty of species will be on the move\, so we expect to find a diverse number of birds. Songbirds\, including several species of warblers\, should abound. Our trip leader\, Luke Thies\, is a skilled birder and naturalist and will help us identify all we hear and see. Luke works for Great Parks and is also a board member of our Audubon Society. With Luke leading the way we can expect a successful trip. So come out with us and join Luke on what should be a pleasant morning trip to this interesting and unique park. \nVirtually all of this trip will be on foot\, but walking will be easy to moderate and at a birder’s pace.  As always\, be prepared for muddy spots\, especially if conditions have been wet. For your comfort you may want to consider bringing water\, sun screen and insect repellent. It goes without saying that binoculars are necessary for seeing birds well. This field trip will end sometime around noon. Restrooms are available at Armleder. Feel free to contact Luke if you have any questions. \nDirections: \nOtto Armleder Park is located at 5057 Wooster Pike\, Cincinnati\, OH 45226. It is located directly north of Lunken Airport and Beechmont Avenue\, but can only be accessed from Wooster Pike. You can access Wooster Pike and Armleder Park from Columbia Parkway (US 50)\, and Red Bank Road from the north or Beechmont Avenue (Rt. 125) or Wilmer Avenue from the south. From Wooster Pike\, turn into Otto Armleder Park and follow the Park road straight to the stop sign at the T intersection. Then go straight ahead\, into the main Pavilion Parking lot where we will meet. \nOtto Armleder Website (Includes Google Directions & Park Map) \nhttps://www.greatparks.org/parks/otto-armleder-memorial-park-recreation-complex \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/otto-armleder-memorial-park-spring-migration/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T190000
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SUMMARY:April Audubon Meeting - Prairie Voles
DESCRIPTION:Prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster) are small herbivorous rodents that inhabit grasslands of north-central North America.  They play an important role in ecosystems since they are a food source for many species like hawks\, raccoons and snakes\, and their burrowing helps spread nutrients in the upper soil layer.  However\, they are considered pests by some when they take up residence in agricultural fields\, gardens\, and golf courses. \nPrairie voles are among a small group of mammals that display long-term social attachment between mating partners and biparental care of offspring.  The monogamous social bond between a male and female may last a lifetime.  But monogamy doesn’t mean mate fidelity.  Male prairie voles will sometimes “cheat” on their partners\, wandering into neighboring territories and mating with females from other couples.  Individual voles differ in that some individuals are steadfastly faithful while others are more likely to stray.  Their behavior has made prairie vole a notable animal model for studying variation in monogamous behavior and social bonding in mammals\, including humans. \nDr. Brian Keane\, Professor in the Department of Biology at Miami University\, and long-time board member of the Audubon Society of Ohio\, will present our April program on prairie voles. Brian has led numerous field trips for Audubon\, and is an engaging speaker. \nWe will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, April 19\, at the Sharon Centre (Sharon Woods Visitors Center)\, which is located at 11450 Lebanon Road\, Sharonville\, Ohio. From the park entrance on Lebanon Road\, follow the Sharon Woods Drive to the first large parking lot on the left. The visitors center is the large building at the back of the parking lot.
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/april-audubon-meeting-prairie-voles/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T080000
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SUMMARY:Shawnee Lookout and Oxbow - Spring Migration
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Spring Migration \nLocation: Shawnee Lookout Park and the Oxbow Area \nDate: Saturday\, April 15\, 2023\, 8:00 AM \nMeet: at the upper Boat Ramp parking lot across from the main entrance to Shawnee Lookout Park \nLeader:  Dave Helm\, (513) 403-4519\, helmmd@icloud.com \n  \nBy the middle of April spring will be in full swing and this winter’s weather forgotten. Spring migration in general will be near peak and a diversity of avian species should be found in the Lower Great Miami River Valley at this season. In addition\, many woodland and wetland plants and wildflowers will be in bloom adding their beauty to the natural scene. Dave Helm\, our trip leader\, is an expert and skilled birder\, an all around naturalist and a long-time Audubon Society advocate. Dave has always been a regular visitor to Shawnee Lookout and the Oxbow and knows the area very well. Dave’s experience will certainly come in handy as birds should be abundant and vocal on this date. \nThe month of April coincides with the spring migration of a diverse number of families of birds. Ducks\, herons and egrets\, shorebirds\, terns & gulls\, raptors (including Bald Eagles) and migrant & returning summer songbirds (including several warbler species) are all expected on this date. Dave’s plan will depend on the weather (flooding?)\, but he expects to cover several spots on this trip to take advantage of the diverse and numerous species we expect to find. Dave plans to begin at Shawnee Lookout Park to take advantage of the morning chorus of returning migrant song birds\, including early warblers. The Shawnee Lookout woodlands should be carpeted with wildflowers on this date and Dave\, who also happens to be a knowledgeable botanist\, will help us identify the various plants we will see. After we have explored Shawnee Lookout for awhile\, Dave will lead us over to the Oxbow proper\, making a stop at Lost Bridge (bridge over the Great Miami River) and the adjacent ponds\, along the way. These last couple of stops should produce a number of waterfowl\, shorebirds and other water birds species. \nWe encourage you to come out with Dave and witness the great diversity of spring migration on what should be a beautiful spring morning in the Shawnee Lookout and Oxbow area. Much of this trip will be on foot\, with short drives from spot to spot\, but walking will be easy to moderate and at a birders pace.  As always\, be prepared for muddy spots\, especially if conditions have been wet. For your comfort you may want to consider bringing water\, sun screen and insect repellent. It goes without saying that binoculars are necessary for seeing birds well. This field trip will end sometime around noon. Restrooms are available at Shawnee Lookout or nearby businesses. Feel free to contact Dave if you have any questions. \nDirections to Shawnee Lookout Park: \nShawnee Lookout is located at 2008 Lawrenceburg Road\, North Bend Ohio 45052. To get there from I-275\, take the Kilby Road Exit # 21. Turn right onto Kilby Rd and go the short distance to the light at US 50 and turn right. Go about 1.7 miles to Lawrenceburg Road and turn left at the light. Follow Lawrenceburg Road across the bridge (Lost Bridge) over the Great Miami River. Turn right at the stop sign and go about 1.5 miles to the Upper Boat Ramp Parking Lot on the right\, directly across the street from the Shawnee Lookout Park entrance. \n*Note: A Great Parks motor vehicle permit is required at Shawnee Lookout. Permits are $10 annual or $5 daily for residents of Hamilton County and $16 annual or $8 daily for non-residents. We can possibly car pool into the Park as well. \nShawnee Lookout Website: \nhttps://www.greatparks.org/parks/shawnee-lookout \nOxbow Inc\, Website: \nhttps://www.oxbowinc.org
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/shawnee-lookout-and-oxbow-spring-migration/
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SUMMARY:Spring Grove Cemetery - Early Spring Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Early Spring Wildflowers & Blooms \nLocation: Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum \nDate: Easter Sunday\, April 9th\, 2023 \nMeet: At 10:00 A.M. at Spring Grove Cemetery. Park along the main road\, just beyond the tunnel from the main entrance on Spring Grove Avenue (see directions below). \nLeader: Denis Conover\, (513) 390-0863\, conovedg@hotmail.com \nNote that this trip will be held on Easter Sunday. Spring Grove Cemetery is one of Cincinnati’s most beautiful natural settings and its designation as an arboretum is well deserved. A tremendous diversity and number of native and ornamental plants can be found here. The focus of this field trip will be on early spring wildflowers and blooms\, but birds\, as well as all other aspects of nature will not be ignored. Over the years our trip leader\, Denis Conover\, has become our go to guy when botany is the theme of our field trips and we are fortunate to have him share his knowledge with us. Denis is a professor in the department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati and has been involved in various types of botanical research since 1981. Denis also has a great interest in birds and will equally focus on them. Denis is also a board member of our local Audubon Society. I think it is also safe to say that Spring Grove Cemetery is among Denis’s favorite places. \nDenis’s plan is to take us on a long leisurely early spring Easter Sunday walk through the cemetery observing what will be abundant signs of early spring. Denis will also show us an undeveloped forested section of the cemetery that should be carpeted with woodland wildflowers. Native plants\, ornamental plantings\, invasive species\, budding shrubs and trees and birds (resident and early spring migrants) will all be pointed out\, identified and discussed.  Other than a short drive here or there to move to a different part of the grounds\, participants should be prepared for a few hours of being on foot and moderate walking. Much of the walking will be relatively flat and on pavement\, but there are a few low hills and there will also be some walking in damp or wet grass. We suggest wearing comfortable waterproof footwear. Binoculars are necessary to see birds well. Restrooms are available at the cemetery office. If you have any questions feel free to contact Denis. \nDirections: The Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum main entrance is located at 4521 Spring Grove Avenue just west of the Winton Road intersection. To find our meeting spot\, drive in the Spring Grove Avenue main gates and go straight. You will go through a short tunnel (old RR archway). Just beyond the tunnel pull over and park alongside the road and look for Denis. \nSpring Grove Cemetery website: \nhttps://www.springgrove.org/locations/spring-grove-cemetery-arboretum/ \nSpring Grove Cemetery Map: \nhttps://assets.takeshape.io/af54a46e-9d1d-4a13-84ea-ea820654ba30/dev/66f7f564-13e7-4da3-9599-d5fc44c9d764/Spring%20Grove%20Cemetery%20and%20Arboretum%20Map.pdf
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/spring-grove-cemetery-early-spring-wildflowers/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T130000
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SUMMARY:Bender Mountain Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: Wednesday\, April 5\, 11:00 a.m. \nMeet at: Gravel parking lot on Bender Road – see https://www.google.com/maps/dir//39.1031865\,-84.6640008/@39.1033718\,-84.6630154\,867m/data=!3m1!1e3 for directions \nLeaders: Joyce Richter and Scott Peak \nRSVP to: Ned Keller\, nedkeller49@gmail.com \nBender Mountain Preserve is more than fifty acres of wooded hillside between Bender Road and Hillside Avenue. The principal areas of the preserve are owned by Delhi Township and the Western Wildlife Corridor\, who maintain the trails and work to eliminate invasive species throughout the Preserve. Bender Mountain has a range of hiking options from easy to strenuous\, and even includes a long-ago-abandoned stretch of Delhi Pike. Bender Mountain Preserve has over three miles of hiking trails\, some with a fantastic view of the Ohio River. This is a lovely\, heavily wooded\, restored nature preserve that supports hundreds of plant and animal species. It’s been described as the “best place in Hamilton County to observe native wildflowers” by Dr. Denis Conover\, botanist with the University of Cincinnati. The trails are well-maintained\, have Trail markers (signposts)\, and feature four benches. \nBecause of WWC restoration efforts and the removal/ control of invasive species\, WWC preserves offer some of the best places in Hamilton County to find spectacular displays of native Spring wildflowers. We could see Cut-leaved Toothwort\, Sessile and Drooping Trillium\, Wild Ginger\, Wood Poppy\, Blue-eyed Mary\, Greek Valerian\, Dutchman’s Breeches\, Wild Hyacinth\, Miami Mist\, Fernleaf Phacelia\, various species of ferns and grasses\, and a variety of native trees and shrubs in spring attire. We suggest you bring water and wear sturdy shoes. This hike can be strenuous with steep hills and some trails are rocky in places. The pace allows for frequent stops to admire wildflowers\, birds and wildlife. \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/bender-mountain-wildflowers/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T210000
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SUMMARY:Shaker Trace Wetlands - Nocturnal Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Nocturnal Vocalizations \nLocation: Miami Whitewater Park (Shaker Trace Wetlands) \nDate: Friday Evening\, March 24\, 2023 (Rain Date: Saturday Evening\, March 25) \nMeet: At 7:00 P.M. in the Baughman Road Parking Lot (see directions below) \nLeader: Brian Keane\, (513) 961-4476\, keaneb@muohio.edu \n  \nJoin us for this unique field trip\, the general theme of which is night sounds\, or more specifically\, nocturnal vocalizations. This trip has proven to be quite popular over the past several years and has become an annual event. If you’re looking for something different you might not want to miss this one. \n  \nJoin our trip leader Brian Keene for what should be a leisurely evening/night walk around the Miami Whitewater Wetlands known as Shaker Trace. Brian is a Zoology Professor at Miami University and is a past president and current board member of our Audubon Chapter. Brian is a skilled naturalist\, birder and an expert in vertebrate zoology. His goal on this night will be to find and identify a variety of wildlife by ear. \n  \nBrian plans to begin the trip with a leisurely walk around the marsh for about an hour before sunset. On our walk around the marsh we should see several species of waterfowl\, Wilson’s Snipe\, Northern Harrier\, other hawks and songbirds. At dusk we will listen for the raspy flight calls of snipe and the “peenting” of American Woodcock. Once woodcock are located by sound we will be able to watch their courtship displays\, at least until it gets too dark to see them. We should hear many and see several. Once darkness has completely fallen we will turn our attention to the amphibian chorus which should be quite loud in this wetland habitat. American Toads\, Spring Peepers and Chorus Frogs should dominate the musical\, but Wood Frogs and Leopard Frogs might be heard as well. Other species that might possibly be heard during our walk would be our resident owls. There is no guarantee here\, but Great Horned\, Barred and Eastern Screech are all locally present. Even howling coyotes are possible as they are becoming quite common in our rural areas. We are still a week or two early on this date for rails and bitterns\, but they are known for their nocturnal vocalizations as well. So come out and join Brian for what will most certainly be a fun and interesting trip under a night sky. \n  \nNote that sunset on March 24th will be 7:53 PM and Civil Twilight ends (becomes totally dark) at 8:20 PM. The trip will consist of level\, moderate walking. However the trails through the wetlands are not paved and can be damp and muddy\, so wear appropriate footwear. Heavy rain at the time will cancel this trip but we have set a rain date for the following evening\, Saturday March 25th\, same time\, and same place. \n  \nThis trip should end sometime around 09:45 PM. There are no restroom facilities at the Miami Whitewater wetlands\, but they are available in the main park area nearby. It can be very cold on this date\, especially in a marsh at night\, so dress accordingly. Binoculars are not essential on this trip but are highly recommended. A Hamilton County Park Motor Vehicle Permit is required ($5.00 daily\, $10.00 annual) at Miami Whitewater for each vehicle. If you have any questions feel free to contact Brian. \n  \nDirections: We will begin our walk at 7:00 p.m. sharp from the wetlands parking area on Baughman Road\, so try to arrive a bit before 7:00. From I-74\, take the Dry Fork Road exit # 3\, and turn right. Continue past West Rd\, and stay on Dry Fork until it ends. Turn right onto New Haven Road. At the first stop sign\, turn left onto Oxford Road\, and then immediately left again onto Baughman Road. Go about .6 of a mile to the parking area on the right side of the road\, just past the bike trail crossing. \n  \nFor a park map\, directions and other info visit the Miami Whitewater/Great Parks website. \nhttps://www.greatparks.org/parks/miami-whitewater-forest
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/shaker-trace-wetlands-nocturnal-field-trip/
LOCATION:OH
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SUMMARY:East Fork State Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Waterfowl & Early Spring Migration \nLocation: East Fork State Park \nTime & Date: 8:00 A.M. Saturday\, March 18\, 2023 \nMeet:  At the South Swimming Beach Parking Lot (see the directions below) \nLeader: Bill Stanley\, (513) 324-2796\, tyrannus58@gmail.com \n  \nThis field trip will focus on early spring migration and particularly waterfowl. Our trip leader\, Bill Stanley\, is a skilled and veteran birder and experienced naturalist. Bill is a long time ASO advocate. Many of you know Bill as he has led many field trips for ASO and several other local conservation organizations over the years. While East Fork State Park is a well known birding destination in the Greater Cincinnati area\, few people know the area as well as Bill does. East Fork happens to be Bill’s “local patch” as he virtually lives right next door to this large 4\,870 acre State Park which is located in Clermont County\, Ohio. \n  \nSo why not shake off some cabin fever and come out and join Bill for what should prove to be a great day afield. Waterfowl should still be near peak. The park’s 2\,100 acre Harsha Lake is a proven magnet for a great diversity of waterfowl and water birds and has a well earned reputation for turning up rarities. A diversity of waterfowl (ducks\, geese and swans) should be seen as should loons\, grebes\, gulls and other water related species. Several species of raptors should be seen\, including Bald Eagles. The local breeding eagles should be on nests by now but migrant eagles should also be around. Many resident species and late winter songbirds should still be around and several species of early migrant songbirds such as Rusty Blackbirds and Brown Thrasher can also be expected. Signs of spring should be everywhere and Bill will not ignore the other wildlife we are certain to see. \n  \nBill plans to cover the swimming beach\, the dam area and several other locations on the south side of the park and lake. Bill will center on the lake but also plans to bird other habitats in the Park. This will entail driving to various locations around the park interspersed with several short walks and lakeside viewing. While we may walk a bit\, it will be moderate and at a leisurely pace over mostly level ground and roadsides. Bill expects to stay at it until noon\, but if birding is good the trip could last a bit longer. Restrooms are available in the park. Late March can still be very cold\, especially when standing in a wind next to a lake\, so dress accordingly. If you expect to see birds well\, binoculars are essential. Scopes make the difference when viewing waterfowl on a lake\, so if you have one\, bring it. If you don’t have a scope Bill and other birders will be more than glad to share looks through theirs. Packing something to drink and a snack is always a good idea. If you have any questions feel free to contact Bill. \n  \nDirections: We will meet at the swimming beach parking lot located on the south side of East Fork State Park. We will meet at 8 AM on the far left side of the beach parking lot (when facing the lake); although at that time of day it shouldn’t be a problem finding our group. To get to the beach\, enter the park from the south side and follow the park signs to the beach. To get to the south side entrance to East Fork SP from I-275\, take exit # 65\, SR 125 (Beechmont Ave./Ohio Pike) and go east about 9 miles to the junction of Rt. 222. Turn left onto Bantam Rd. (opposite Rt. 222) and follow the signs to the park entrance. \n  \nVisit the East Fork State Park website for a Park map and other info at: \nhttps://stateparks.com/east_fork_state_park_in_ohio.html \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/east-fork-state-park-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T210000
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SUMMARY:March Audubon Program - Cardinal Land Conservancy
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard about Cincinnati’s famed Bald Eagle Camera at the Bortz Family Nature Preserve hosted by Cardinal Land Conservancy? \nJoin Audubon Society of Ohio for their first in-person program of 2023! ASO is proud to welcome Andy Dickerson\, Executive Director of Cardinal Land Conservancy as our featured speaker on March 15\, at 7 PM at Sharon Centre (Sharon Woods Visitors Center). The evening topic is “Conservation Successes in Protecting Our Eagles and Migratory Flyways”. \nLearn more about the 119-acre Bortz Family Nature Preserve at the confluence of the Little Miami and Ohio Rivers. A total of 11 preserves are under the stewardship of CLC whose mission is to preserve natural habitats\, waterways\, agricultural lands\, and open space in Southwest Ohio. \nAndy Dickerson works as the Executive Director for the Cardinal Land Conservancy. Andy has a long history of conservation work that includes Director of Science for the Ohio Chapter of the Nature Conservancy\, and is a founding member and Vice President of the Valley View Foundation. He has worked with farmers on conservation benefits of the Farm Bill. Andy’s role as Executive Director at CLC is to capitalize on diverse geography of experiences at home in southwest Ohio. Fundraising for growth and continuing land protection will continue to occupy the majority of his time. He has worked on several carbon offset deals ranging from large forests to regenerative agricultural practices on family farms. Andy has a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology and a Master’s degree in Environmental Science. \nSharon Centre (Sharon Woods Visitors Center) is located at 11450 Lebanon Road\, Sharonville\, Ohio. From the park entrance on Lebanon Road\, follow the Sharon Woods Drive to the first large parking lot on the left. The visitors center is the large building at the back of the parking lot. \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/march-audubon-program-cardinal-land-conservancy/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095005
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SUMMARY:Brookville Lake Region Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Waterfowl & Early Spring Migration  \nLocation: Brookville Lake Region \nDate: Saturday\, March 11\, 2023 \nMeet: 7:30 A.M. at the Park & Ride at I-275 Exit # 7 (see directions below) \nLeaders:  Jack Stenger\, (513) 503-3389\, jackstenger@gmail.com \n                 Jay Stenger\, (513) 522-8147\, jaystenger1@gmail.com \n  \nThe focus of this trip will be the spring waterfowl migration\, which should be near peak at this date. Our trip leaders\, Jack Stenger and Jay Stenger\, plan to visit several spots around the Brookville Lake Region. If time permits we might make the short hop over to Hueston Woods to take a quick look around Acton Lake before returning home. Jack\, and his father Jay\, are exceptionally skilled birders and have high expectations for this trip. Jay and Jack know the Brookville Lake region extremely well\, having birded there many\, many times over the past 30 plus years. \n  \nBoth the Brookville Lake Region & Hueston Woods are birding hotspots and are excellent for attracting waterfowl and water birds at this season. The rural countryside surrounding these two large lakes has diverse habitats so we expect to find a great variety of species along the way.  Finding 16 plus species of Anatidae (ducks\, geese\, and swans) is quite possible. We also expect to find numbers of gulls\, grebes\, Sandhill Cranes\, Bald Eagles and other raptors\, and songbirds\, including early spring migrants and lingering winter visitors. Finding something rare is always a strong possibility on this trip. Past ASO March field trips to Brookville Lake have yielded Prairie Falcon\, Golden Eagle\, Lesser Black-backed Gulls\, several rare waterfowl\, and Lapland Longspurs just to name a few. \n  \nBecause Brookville Lake is so large\, this field trip will be an auto-tour type\, which will consist of driving from spot to spot interspersed with a few short easy walks. While the trip duration is long and does entail considerable driving\, the rewards\, in terms of what we see\, always make it worth the effort. \n  \nThe trip will run into mid to late afternoon\, but of course you can leave at any time you like. Bring your lunch and drinks. It always seems colder around large lakes so dress accordingly. If you have a scope it will prove useful. Restrooms will be available and we will make several stops during the day. One important note: a few of our scheduled stops will be on Indiana Park property. Indiana State Parks charges a daily per car entrance fee ($7 resident\, $9 non-resident) that is good for any park property that day. That said\, at this time of year there are usually no attendants on duty\, but we cannot be sure of that. Ohio State Parks are free so there is no charge at Houston Woods. \n  \nWe will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Park & Ride lot\, located on SR 128 at the I-275 Exit # 7\, which is marked Cleves-Hamilton. This is the first exit just west of the Great Miami River at Miamitown. We will caravan from there to the Brookville area\, about a 30-minute drive. Call or email Jay or Jack if you have any questions. \n  \nVisit the Brookville Lake website at: \nhttps://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/brookville-lake/ \n  \nVisit the Whitewater Memorial State Park (at Brookville Lake) website at: \nhttps://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/whitewater-memorial-state-park/ \n  \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/brookville-lake-region-field-trip/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095005
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SUMMARY:Riparian Ecology Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Western Wildlife Corridor will hold its winter  membership meeting via Zoom on Tuesday\, February 28 at 7:00 pm. \nWe’ll kick off the meeting by sharing the latest news on what is happening in the corridor\, including highlights of major capital projects recently completed or under way. Tim Sisson\, our Land Stewardship Chairperson\, will cover exciting developments in land acquisition and protection. We are on track to protect an additional 100 acres in four separate areas of the corridor. This includes a large property connected to a tributary of the Ohio River. Together these add up to the most acres protected in any comparable period in our history! You won’t want to miss this news concerning the future of conservation in the corridor. \nAfter the WWC news update\, Dr. Kendra Cipollini will be our featured speaker. She will present a talk on the “Importance of Wetland Habitats in Conservation Planning”. Dr. Cipollini will help us to further understand the importance of conserving habitat along or near the Ohio River. This presentation will also educate us on the importance of functioning wetland and riparian habitat. You will gain an understanding of why WWC’s goal is to keep these ecosystems functioning\, including the important effects of removing invasive species. Dr. Cipollini has been instrumental in the purchase of one of the newest WWC properties.\n\nPlease RSVP: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/wvomw1qjGOuX38KIzMrUHg. A link will be sent to you for the zoom presentation. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/riparian-ecology-presentation/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095005
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SUMMARY:Late Winter (Early Spring?) Nature Walk at Spring Grove Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Late Winter (Early Spring?) Nature Walk \nLocation: Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum \nDate: Sunday\, February 26\, 2023 \nMeet: At 10:00 A.M. at Spring Grove Cemetery. Park along the main road\, just beyond the tunnel from the main entrance on Spring Grove Avenue (see directions below). \nLeader: Denis Conover\, (513) 390-0863\, conovedg@hotmail.com \nSpring Grove Cemetery is one of Cincinnati’s most beautiful natural settings and its designation as an arboretum is well deserved. A tremendous diversity and number of plants can be found here. Spring Grove is also one of our areas better places to find birds. \nThe focus of this field trip will be a general late winter/early spring nature walk with an obvious focus on plants and birds. Over the years our trip leader\, Denis Conover\, has become our go to guy when botany is the theme of our field trips and we are fortunate to have him share his knowledge with us. He is a professor in the department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati and has been involved in various types of botanical research since 1981. Denis also has a great interest in birds and will equally focus on them. Denis is also a board member of our local Audubon Society. \nDenis’s plan is to take us on a long leisurely walk through the cemetery looking for signs of early spring. Denis told me has already found a few plants in bloom in January. Winter resident birds\, native and ornamental plantings\, invasive species\, shrubs and winter tree identification will all be pointed out\, identified and discussed.  Other than a short drive here or there to move to a different part of the grounds\, participants should be prepared for a few hours of being on foot and moderate walking. Much of the walking will be relatively flat and on pavement\, but there are a few low hills and there will also be some walking in damp or wet grass. We suggest wearing warm clothing and comfortable waterproof footwear. Binoculars are necessary to see birds. Restrooms are available at the cemetery office. Only severe weather will cancel this trip. If you have any questions feel free to contact Denis. \nDirections: The Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum main entrance is located at 4521 Spring Grove Avenue just west of the Winton Road intersection. To find our meeting spot\, drive in the Spring Grove Avenue main gates and go straight. You will go through a short tunnel (old RR archway). Just beyond the tunnel pull over and park alongside the road and look for Denis. \nSpring Grove Cemetery website:\nhttps://www.springgrove.org/ \nSpring Grove Cemetery Map:\nhttps://assets.takeshape.io/af54a46e-9d1d-4a13-84ea-ea820654ba30/dev/66f7f564-13e7-4da3-9599-d5fc44c9d764/Spring%20Grove%20Cemetery%20and%20Arboretum%20Map.pdf
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/late-winter-early-spring-nature-walk-at-spring-grove-cemetery/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T173000
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SUMMARY:Merlins at St. Joseph New Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Merlins \nLocation: St. Joseph New Cemetery (Delhi/West Price Hill) \nDate: Saturday\, February 18\, 2023\, 4:00 PM \nMeet: In the New St. Joseph Cemetery Parking Lot\, reached by the Pedretti Avenue (See directions below) \nLeader: Leader: Bill Zimmermann\, (513) 708-8117\, wtvz@icloud.com \n  \nThe focus of this late afternoon field trip is to see the wintering Merlins at St. Joseph New Cemetery. The Merlin\, a species of falcon (Falco columbarius)\, is generally very rare in our region of the country. Merlins have always been casual to rare migrants through our region. There are no local breeding records. They breed widely throughout Canada and Alaska and in a few of the most northern tier of the lower 48 states. There is also a recent nesting record from Columbus. Prior to the 1990s Merlins were considered accidental winter visitors to Ohio. Since then\, Merlins have begun wintering in small numbers throughout Ohio and adjacent states. These birds are still generally rare\, but in certain locations they can be regularly found in small numbers. Most of these wintering Merlins are found in urban or semi-urban areas\, especially cemeteries. One theory for this is that the habitat generally found in cemeteries (semi-open park land with many scattered deciduous and coniferous trees) replicates the preferred habitat found on their breeding grounds. During the day these falcons range widely in pursuit of their prey (other birds) but return to their favored roosts before nightfall. This is the best time of the day to look for them. \nBill Zimmerman\, our trip leader\, is a well rounded naturalist. You may know Bill from the several ASO fish collecting field trips on the Little Miami River he has led for us. Bill is also an avid and skilled birder and has taken a particular interest in the wintering Merlin populations in the Greater Cincinnati area. Bill has conducted a local winter Merlin census over the past 8 years. While Merlins have been found in several area cemeteries and other locations during that period\, St. Joseph New Cemetery has been the most consistent spot to find wintering Merlins in good numbers. On the last census conducted this past January 26th\, six Merlins were found at this location. This is a tremendous concentration for this generally rare bird and certainly a regional record. \nSo on this field trip\, Bill will lead us around St Joseph to look for these awesome falcons. The trip will be fairly short. We will meet in the New St. Joseph parking lot at 4:00 PM and walk the grounds until dusk\, around 5:30 or so. The Merlins generally perch out in the open during this time frame and can provide observers with pretty good looks. There are never any guarantees when dealing with birds\, but Bill feels pretty confident that we will find at least a Merlin or two. \nTo see these birds well you will need binoculars. It is also winter\, so dress accordingly regardless of the forecast. This trip will be mostly on foot\, but walking will be at a slow birding pace. Restrooms are not available\, but there are plenty of nearby businesses. If you have any questions feel free to contact Bill. \nDirections: I highly recommend doing a Google Maps search for St. Joseph New Cemetery. The cemetery’s website listed below also has an area map on its home page. The cemetery’s address is 4500 Foley Road. This is on the border of Delhi and West Price Hill. The main Cemetery entrance where we will meet is located on Pedretti Avenue\, just north of Foley Road. \nVisit the St Joseph New Cemetery website link below \nhttps://www.stjoenew.com/
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/6507/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T210000
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SUMMARY:Audubon Zoom Program - Balcones Canyonlands
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Get to Know Balcones Canyonlands (Central Texas) \n  \nBalcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge manages and protects an area of the Texas Hill Country known for its diverse plants and wildlife\, steep limestone ‘balconies\,’ and precious endangered species. \nBalcones is famous for Golden Cheeked Warblers\,  Black Capped Vireos\, Cave Swallows and Sparrows\, sparrows\, sparrows.  Our presenter\, Sarah Meyer\, executive director of the Friends of Bancones\, will take us through the Preserve and the unique wildlife it supports. She will also go over the various festivals (summer and winter) sponsored by the Preserve. \nLearn More: friendsofbalcones.org \n  \nThe Zoom meeting will be held on Wednesday\, February 15\, 2023 beginning at 7:30 PM and lasting about an hour and a half. \n  \nJoin the Zoom Meeting by clicking this link: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/94412480056?pwd=WjhOa1p4RW50dlJLYnR3YkxKZVRBQT09 \nMeeting ID: 944 1248 0056 \nPasscode: 560587 \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/zoom-program-balcones-canyonlands/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095005
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SUMMARY:Western Wildlife Corridor - Winter Bird Walk at Kirby Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:February 15\, 2023 Wednesday 9:00 am – Winter Bird Walk at Kirby Nature Preserve \nThe focus will be on Sparrows\, as well as any other birds we might find! Join Kathi Hutton\, a Cincinnati resident for over 35 years. Kathi started birding when she identified her first White-crowned Sparrow in her backyard in 1994. She currently has a life list of 430 species in North America and over 500 worldwide. Beginners are welcome! Dress for the weather\, binoculars/camera\, sturdy shoes and water recommended.   Uneven terrain\, slight incline. RSVP at events@westernwildlifecorridor.org.
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/western-wildlife-corridor-winter-bird-walk-at-kirby-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095005
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SUMMARY:Short-eared Owls & Waterfowl - Fernald Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Short-eared Owls & Waterfowl \nLocation: Fernald Preserve \nDate: Saturday\, February 11\, 2023 \nMeet: At 4:00 PM at the Lodge Pond parking lot at Fernald Preserve (1st parking lot on the right just past entrance) \nLeader: Luke Thies\, (937) 733-9325\, thiesluke997@gmail.com \n  \nThe reason for this late start time is because the focus of this trip is to find Short-eared Owls. While there is no guarantee we will be successful\, there have been a few Short-eared Owls wintering here since December and many birders have reported seeing them\, including our trip leader. While it is possible to see a Short-eared Owl active during the day it is not likely. These birds become active around dusk and the best time to see them is during the 30 minutes or so before dark. The habitat for Short-eared Owls is large area of grassland interspersed with small thickets or other dense cover for daytime roosting. Fernald Preserve provides excellent habitat for this regionally uncommon winter resident. Fortunately these owls hunt mostly on the wing and spend much of their time coursing back and forth\, just feet above the grassy fields and occasionally finding a perch in the fields to pose from. If they are present one can usually get good looks. \nRegardless of the owls\, and because we will begin the trip well before dark\, we expect to find a diversity of other birds including many species of ducks and geese\, several other raptor species including Northern Harrier\, and a number of wintering songbirds\, especially sparrows of several species. A displaying American Woodcock would be possible by this date. Our trip leader\, Luke Thies\, is a skilled birder and naturalist and is also a board member of our ASO. With Luke leading the way we can expect a successful trip. \nLuke’s plan is to start the trip in the late afternoon and check out some of the ponds and adjacent open areas looking for the diverse species of waterfowl and other birds that can be found at Fernald Preserve at this season. As we get closer to dusk\, Luke will find us a spot where we can set up and see a wide area of the grasslands and begin scanning for owls and listening for woodcock. The trip should end soon after full darkness sets in. The Preserve generally closes at dusk but Luke has gained permission for us to stay a little later. \nSo come join Luke for what should be a unique field trip. Dress for a winter night with good footwear. Restrooms are available at Fernald. If you expect to get good looks at birds binoculars are necessary. If you have any questions contact Luke. \nDirections: Fernald Preserve is located in Northwestern Hamilton County. The entrance is located at 7400 Wiley Road\, about ¼ of a mile west of State Route 128. Follow the entrance road to the first gravel parking lot on the right\, about 4 tenths of a mile beyond the entrance. \nVisit the Fernald Preserve website at: \nhttps://www.energy.gov/lm/visit-fernald-preserve-visitors-center \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/short-eared-owls-waterfowl-fernald-preserve/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095005
CREATED:20230109T140237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T140331Z
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SUMMARY:Sax-Zim Bog - Zoom Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Audubon Society of Ohio Zoom Program \nTopic: The Birds of Sax-Zim Bog \nDate and Time: Wednesday\, January 18\, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. \nDescription: \nLong known among serious birders as THE place to find northern owls and finches in winter and warblers and other boreal birds in summer\, the Sax-Zim Bog is a “magic mix” of habitats that attracts a unique array of species not found in other parts of the United States. The Sax-Zim Bog is prime habitat for bog specialists including Great Gray Owl\, Black-backed Woodpecker\, Boreal Chickadee\, Canada Jay\, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher\, and Connecticut Warbler. \nClinton Dexter-Nienhaus\, Head Naturalist at Sax-Zim Bog in northern Minnesota\, will tell us all about the bog and the unique birds found there. \nYou can find lots of information about Sax-Zim Bog online\, at https://saxzim.org/ \n  \nAudubon Society of Ohio invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \n  \nYou can join the meeting by clicking on the link below\, or by dialing in directly. \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://zoom.us/j/94991677952?pwd=Rjl1Q0tHekJPWm5aSWwxbUE1WlpkZz09 \n  \nMeeting ID: 949 9167 7952 \nPasscode: 725490 \n  \nOne tap mobile \n+16468769923\,\,94991677952#\,\,\,\,*725490# US (New York) \n+16469313860\,\,94991677952#\,\,\,\,*725490# US \n  \nDial by your location \n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York) \n+1 646 931 3860 US \n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) \n+1 305 224 1968 US \n+1 309 205 3325 US \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n+1 386 347 5053 US \n+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) \n+1 507 473 4847 US \n+1 564 217 2000 US \n+1 669 444 9171 US \n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) \n+1 689 278 1000 US \n+1 719 359 4580 US \n+1 253 205 0468 US \n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) \n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \n+1 360 209 5623 US \nMeeting ID: 949 9167 7952 \nPasscode: 725490 \nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aeaUzSPDht \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/sax-zim-bog-zoom-presentation/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095005
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SUMMARY:Fernald Preserve - Late Fall Migration and Winter Residents
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Late Fall Migration & Winter Residents  \nLocation: Fernald Preserve \nDate: Sunday\, December 11\, 2022 \nMeet: At 8:00 A.M. at the Lodge Pond parking lot at Fernald Preserve (1st parking lot on right just past entrance).  \nTrip Leader: Rick Marra\, (513) 236-7693\, rickpmarra@aol.com \n Fernald Preserve has a great diversity of habitats that include grassland\, weedy fields\, marshes\, ponds\, savannah\, woodland\, pine plantings and riparian corridor all of which attract a great number of birds and other wildlife throughout the year. While this will be a general birding field trip our focus will be the waterfowl (ducks\, geese & swans) that are attracted to the many ponds and wetlands found at the preserve. Ducks and geese of many different species are likely to be found on this trip if the ponds are not frozen. Much of the 1050 acres at Fernald Preserve is open country\, so winter resident sparrows of several species should be abundant. A number of wintering raptors are also drawn to the open country habitats found here. Northern Harriers\, American Kestrel and Red-tailed Hawks should all be seen. Wintering Rough-legged Hawks are also a possibility as are transient Sandhill Cranes. \n Our trip leader for this morning walk is Rick Marra. Rick is an ASO board member and an avid and experienced birder. Rick will surely help us find a diverse number of seasonal birds. Rick plans to spend the morning covering a number of sections of the preserve\, so this trip will consist of viewing the various ponds and walking the roadsides and some trails. The terrain is relatively flat and even and the walking will be at a birders pace. \nThis trip will run until about noon. Restrooms are available at the Visitor Center. Some trails may be muddy or damp. We recommend wearing appropriate footwear. If you expect to see birds you will need binoculars. Feel free to contact Rick if you have any questions. \nDirections: Fernald Preserve is located in Northwestern Hamilton County. The entrance is located at 7400 Wiley Road\, about ¼ of a mile west of State Route 128. Follow the entrance road to the first gravel parking lot on the right\, about 4 tenths of a mile beyond the entrance. \nVisit the Fernald Preserve website at: https://www.energy.gov/lm/visit-fernald-preserve-visitors-center \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/fernald-preserve-late-fall-migration-and-winter-residents/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095005
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SUMMARY:Waterfowl and Late Migrants - Brookville Lake Region
DESCRIPTION:Brookville Lake Area  \nWaterfowl & Late Fall Migrants \nDate: Sunday\, November 20\, 2022 \nCo-Leader:  Jack Stenger\, (513) 503-3389\, jackstenger@gmail.com \nCo-Leader: Jay Stenger\, (513) 522-8147\, jaystenger1@gmail.com \nMeet: 7:30 a.m. at the Park & Ride Lot at I-275 Exit # 7. See directions below. \n  \n  \nThe focus of this trip will be the fall waterfowl migration\, which should be near peak at this date. Our trip leaders plan to visit several spots around Brookville Lake and\, if time permits\, make the short hop over to Hueston Woods before returning home. Both of these locations are hotspots and are excellent for attracting waterfowl and water birds at this season. The rural countryside surrounding these two large lakes has diverse habitats so we expect to find a great variety and diversity of species throughout the day. In addition to many species of waterfowl (ducks & geese) we also expect to see loons\, grebes\, gulls\, Sandhill Cranes\, late shorebirds (such as Dunlin & Wilson’s Snipe)\, good numbers of Bald Eagles\, many hawks\, numbers of seasonal songbirds and much more. Rare species are always possible at this season. Prairie Falcon and Golden Eagle have been seen on this trip in past years. \n  \nOur trip leaders\, son and father team Jack Stenger & Jay Stenger\, are long time ASO advocates and expert birders who don’t miss much. They also know the Brookville region intimately\, so we can expect to find a great diversity of seasonal species. This will be an auto type tour and will consist of driving from spot to spot interspersed with a few short easy walks. While the trip duration is long and does entail a lot of driving\, the rewards\, in terms of what we see\, always make it worth the effort. \n  \nThe trip will run into mid afternoon but of course you can leave at any time you like. Bring your lunch and drinks. It always seems colder around large lakes so dress accordingly. If you have a scope it will prove useful. Restrooms will be available. One important note\, Indiana State Parks charges a daily per car entrance fee ($7 resident\, $9 non-resident). At this time of year there are usually no attendants on duty but we cannot be sure of that. \n  \nWe will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the park & ride lot\, located right at the I-275 Exit # 7 at SR 128\, marked Cleves-Hamilton. This is the first exit just west of the Great Miami River at Miamitown. We will caravan from there to the Brookville area\, about a 30-minute drive. Contact Jack or Jay if you have any questions. \n  \nFor a map and other info visit the Brookville Lake website at: \nhttp://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2961.htm \n  \nVisit the Whitewater Memorial State Park (at Brookville Lake) website at: \nhttp://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2962.htm \n  \nVisit the Hueston Woods SP website at: \nhttps://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/hueston-woods-state-park
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/waterfowl-and-late-migrants-brookville-lake-region/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095005
CREATED:20221101T124921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T125031Z
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SUMMARY:Late Fall Migration - East Fork State Park
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Late Fall Migration \nLocation: East Fork State Park \nDate: Sunday\, November 6\, 2022 \nMeet: *8:00 a.m. at the South Swimming Beach Parking Lot (see the directions below) \nLeader:  Dave Helm\, (513) 403-4519\, helmmd@icloud.com \n  \n*Note that daylight savings time ends at 2:00 a.m. on November 6th. On Nov. 6 at 2 a.m.\, turn your clocks back to 1 a.m. \n  \nThe primary focus of this field trip will be migratory waterfowl and other migrant water birds which we should find on Harsha Lake at East Fork State Park. But many other avian species are attracted to the great habitat diversity found at East Fork as well. Besides waterfowl (ducks & geese) of several species\, we should also find numbers of seasonal birds including; loons\, grebes\, cormorants\, gulls\, a few late shorebirds such as Dunlin\, Bald Eagles and other raptors\, and many late migrant and over-wintering songbirds. Sparrows of several species should abound and Red-headed Woodpecker is likely. Also consider that East Fork SP has a well deserved reputation for attracting rare species. Some examples seen just over the past few weeks include Neo-tropical Cormorant\, American Avocets and Red-necked Grebe\, to name a few. This is also a beautiful time of year so all of these birds will be seen against the backdrop of stark but spectacular late fall color. \n  \nOur trip leader\, Dave Helm\, is an exceptionally skilled and expert birder and long-time ASO advocate. Dave has always been a regular visitor to East Fork SP and knows the area extremely well. Dave’s experience will certainly come in handy as birds should be abundant on this date. Dave is also a well rounded naturalist who\, aside from birds\, has a great interest in botany and all other wildlife and he will gladly share his knowledge on these topics. \n  \nDave plans to begin our trip at the south swimming beach which is probably the best spot to find a diversity of water birds. \nFrom there\, Dave will move to several other spots and habitats around the park.  While we will drive to several spots around the park\, we will also walk quite a bit during the morning but it will be moderate and at a leisurely pace over mostly level trails and along quiet roadsides. Dave will probably stay at it until birding begins to tail off around noon. So come out and see a diversity of birds on what should be a beautiful early fall morning. Restrooms are available in the park. If you have any questions feel free to contact Dave. \n  \nDirections: We will meet at the swimming beach parking lot located on the south side of East Fork State Park. We will meet at 8 AM on the far left side of the beach parking lot (when facing the lake); although at that time of day it shouldn’t be a problem finding our group. To get to the beach\, enter the park from the south side and follow the park signs to the beach. To get to the south side entrance to East Fork SP from I-275\, take exit # 65\, SR 125 (Beechmont Ave./Ohio Pike) and go east about 9 miles to the junction of Rt. 222. Turn left onto Bantam Rd. (opposite Rt. 222) and follow the signs to the park entrance. \n  \nVisit the East Fork State Park website for a Park map and other info at: \n  \nhttps://stateparks.com/east_fork_state_park_in_ohio.html \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/late-fall-migration-east-fork-state-park/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095005
CREATED:20221010T134436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T134905Z
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SUMMARY:October Field Trip - Spring Grove Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Fall Color\, Botany & Bird Walk \nLocation: Spring Grove Cemetery \nDate: Sunday\, October 16\, 2022 \nMeet: 10:00 A.M. at Spring Grove Cemetery\, along the road just beyond the tunnel from the main entrance on Spring Grove Avenue \nLeader: Denis Conover\, (513) 390-0863\, conovedg@hotmail.com \nThe focus of this field trip will be the diverse botanical community found at Spring Grove Cemetery. Come out and join UC professor\, skilled botanist and naturalist\, and Audubon Board member Denis Conover as he leads us on a mid-morning autumnal walk through the beautiful grounds of Spring Grove Cemetery. This is a beautiful time of the year and fall color should be near peak on this date. Denis is our go to guy when it comes to botany and he will identify the tremendous diversity of trees (and fallen leaves)\, shrubs and other plants that can be found here and expound on their ecology. Denis will point out our native flora\, invasive species\, ornamental plantings and fall color as well as show us some of the national and state champion trees found here. Denis has interests in all aspects of natural history and he will be sure to point out the birds and other fauna that will be present. So why not come along and join Denis on what should be a glorious fall morning and gain some tips and insight on plant identification and their natural history as well as a number of seasonal birds. \nParticipants should be prepared for a few hours of walking\, most of which will be relatively flat and on pavement\, but there will also be some walking off pavement on trails or in damp or wet grass. We suggest wearing good waterproof footwear. Binoculars are not necessary to see plants but are recommended if you have them or want to see birds closely. Restrooms are available at the cemetery office.  \nThe Spring Grove Cemetery main entrance is located on Spring Grove Avenue just west of the Winton Road intersection. To find our meeting spot\, drive in through the main entrance gates and go straight. You will go through a short tunnel. Just beyond the tunnel\, pull over and park alongside the right side of the road. If you have any questions feel free to contact Denis. \nSpring Grove Cemetery website: \nhttps://www.springgrove.org/locations/spring-grove-cemetery-arboretum/ \nSpring Grove Cemetery Map: \nhttps://assets.takeshape.io/af54a46e-9d1d-4a13-84ea-ea820654ba30/dev/66f7f564-13e7-4da3-9599-d5fc44c9d764/Spring%20Grove%20Cemetery%20and%20Arboretum%20Map.pdf
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/october-field-trip-spring-grove-cemetery/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095005
CREATED:20220806T120252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220806T120252Z
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SUMMARY:125th Anniversary Event & Program
DESCRIPTION:We have a special event planned to celebrate our Audubon Society’s 125th anniversary. Our Cincinnati chapter of the National Audubon Society was founded in 1897\, and as the only Audubon Society in the state at the time\, took the name “The Audubon Society of Ohio” (ASO). We invite you to come out and celebrate our chapter’s anniversary with us on what will certainly be an entertaining and fun night. \nWhen: Thursday Evening\, September 22\, 2022. \nWhere: The Great Parks of Hamilton County Winton Centre auditorium located in Winton Woods Park. The address is 10245 Winton Road\, Cincinnati 45231. See directions below. \nRegistration: Registration is required. There is a $10 registration fee per person. Attendance will be limited due to space restrictions\, so register as soon as possible to insure a reservation for this special celebration. \nHow to Register: Go to the following link\, fill out the registration form\, and click submit when you are finished. You will receive an email confirming your registration. The link is: https://cincinnatiaudubon.regfox.com/125th-anniversary \nTime: Social hour begins at 6:00 PM. Program begins at 7:00 PM. An array of delicious appetizers\, hors d’oeuvre and refreshments will be served during the social hour beginning at 6:00 PM. \nProgram Details: Our guest speaker will be Steve Maslowski\, who will present his film honoring his father entitled “Wildlife Photographer: The Life of Karl Maslowski”. Steve is an outstanding speaker and in addition to showing his film\, Steve will also share his memories of his father and share anecdotal stories of his life as a wildlife photographer. \nKarl Maslowski (1913 – 2006) was nationally recognized as a wildlife photographer\, filmmaker\, writer and conservationist. He also was active locally\, serving for many years on the boards of ASO\, the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History and the Cincinnati Nature Center. \nHe was a pioneer in wildlife movie making. He shot some of the first color motion pictures of North American wildlife in the 1930’s. He went on to make scores of outdoor films\, some for state conservation agencies\, and some for lecturing for National Audubon\, National Geographic\, and others. In addition he wrote hundreds of magazine articles\, and for 50 years authored a weekly nature column for the Cincinnati Enquirer. That column\, “Naturalist Afield”\, still holds the paper’s record for longevity of a column by a single author. His still photos of wildlife appeared worldwide. Karl was instrumental in the success of our Audubon chapter\, and it is fitting\, and we are honored\, that we have Steve presenting the film on Karl at our special anniversary program. \nSteve\, who also served on our chapter’s board\, worked with his father for many years. But he says his father wore size 12 boots\, and he 8 1/2. Still\, Steve and his brother Dave did not fall many footsteps away from the tree. Their work has appeared in nearly all nature magazines\, and in a number of PBS shows. Steve describes the film about his father as “…biographical. It looks at how circumstances and events in the heart of the 20th century affected one man\, and how one man in turn affected the world”. \nGrand Prize Raffle: At the door each guest will receive a registration receipt that will be used as a ticket in the Grand Prize Raffle. The Grand Prize is a pair of compact Swarovski CL 8 x 25 binoculars valued at over $900. Additional $10 raffle tickets can be purchased at the door on the night of the event. You must be present to win. \nDoor Prizes and Giveaways: There will be additional door prizes as well as giveaways. Everyone will go home with something. \nCovid Policy: We will comply with all recommendations in effect as of the date of our event. As of this writing\, Hamilton County’s CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Covid-19 rating is listed as high. If the county status remains at high\, masks will be required per CDC’s recommendation. Masks will be provided at the door for anyone who wants one\, regardless of whether or not they are required. \nDirections to the Winton Woods Centre:\n10245 Winton Road\, Cincinnati 45231.\nThe entrance to Winton Woods is located on Winton Road\, which can be accessed from the north by the I-275 exit #39 or from the south by the Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway exit #24A or #24B. The Winton Centre is located on the west side of Winton Road\, just north of the bridge over Winton Lake.
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/125th-anniversary-event-program/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095005
CREATED:20220907T120427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T120504Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Migration: Warblers & Shorebirds
DESCRIPTION:Fall Migration: Warblers & Shorebirds \nSunday\, September 11\, 2022\, 8:00 A.M. \nMeet: At the Shawnee Lookout boat ramp upper parking lot. The upper parking lot is located directly across\nfrom the Shawnee Lookout Park entrance. (See directions below) \nLeader: Ann Oliver\, (513) 307-0929\, annieobirder@yahoo.com \nAn excellent argument can be made that\, after May\, September is the next best birding month in our region\, at least in terms of the\ngreatest number of species one could find in a given month. September represents the peak of fall migration for both song birds\n(especially warblers) and shorebirds. Numbers of other species such as early waterfowl\, long-legged waders\, tern’s\, raptors and\nothers also migrate south during this month. Fall migration will be in full swing on this date and finding a diversity of species will be\nthe primary focus on this field trip. \nOur trip leader is Ann Oliver\, an experienced and veteran birder and long time Audubon advocate and current board member. With Ann’s\nbirding skills and the peak of fall migration\, we can expect to find a wide variety of birds. Ann will begin this field trip at the Shawnee\nLookout Park entrance to take advantage of migrant songbirds\, especially warblers. By mid-morning Ann will lead us over to the\nOxbow\, stopping at Lost Bridge over the Great Miami River along the way. We should find shorebirds (sandpipers & plovers) and\nwading birds in both the Lost Bridge and Oxbow area. The combination of the Oxbow\, Lost Bridge and Shawnee Lookout should\nstack up for a great morning of birding. The combined habitats of these excellent and adjacent birding sites at this time of the year\nshould yield a great diversity of species. Warblers and many other song birds\, herons & egrets\, terns\, other water birds and hawks\,\nincluding Osprey & Bald Eagles\, are all likely to be found during this morning trip. Lost Bridge and the adjacent topsoil ponds have\nrecently been very productive for shorebirds\, waders and Bald Eagles. As many as 14 eagles were seen here on Sunday\, September\n4 th . \nAnn plans to bird until around noon. We’ll walk a bit on this trip\, but it will be generally easy and at a comfortable birding pace.\nBinoculars are necessary if you expect to see birds. Restrooms are available at Shawnee Lookout. A Hamilton County Park Motor\nVehicle Permit is required at Shawnee Lookout and can be purchased at the entrance. Daily Motor Vehicle Permits can be purchased\nfor $5 each for Hamilton County residents and $8 for non-residents at park entrance booths ($10 & $16 annual). Please feel free to\ncontact Ann if you have any questions. \nDirections to Shawnee Lookout Park: We will meet at the Shawnee Lookout boat ramps upper parking lot at 8:00 a.m. The upper\nparking lot is located directly across from the Park entrance. Shawnee Lookout is located at 2008 Lawrenceburg Rd. North Bend\,\nOhio. Take I-275 to the Kilby Road Exit # 21\, and then right onto Kilby Road. After about 1 mile turn right at the stop light onto U.S.\n50. On US 50 go about 2 miles to the stop light at Lawrenceburg Road and turn left. Follow Lawrenceburg Road to the stop sign at\nthe end of the Great Miami Bridge (Lost Bridge)\, turn right and go about 1.5 miles to the park entrance which is on the left. The\nupper boat ramp parking lot where we will meet is on the right\, directly across from the Park entrance.
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/6402/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095005
CREATED:20220618T173941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220618T174045Z
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SUMMARY:Early Fall Migrant Shorebirds & Waders - Oxbow\, Inc. Trip
DESCRIPTION:Early Fall Migrant Shorebirds & Waders \nFriday Evening\, August 19\, 2022\, *6:00 PM \nMeet in the upper Oxbow parking lot at the main entrance to the Oxbow. \nCo-Leader: Jack Stenger\, (513) 503-3389\, jackstenger@gmail.com \nCo-Leader: Jay Stenger\, (513) 522-8147\, jaystenger1@gmail.com \n  \n*Note that this is an evening field trip. \n  \nSeveral years ago\, in an attempt to beat the heat of the August “dog days”\, we began scheduling our August field trips in the evening. For several reasons this trip has become quite popular. The focus of this trip will be birds\, specifically early fall migrants through the Oxbow. That’s right\, I did say fall. While the calendar and temperature tells us it is still late summer\, the southbound fall migration of shorebirds (sandpipers & plovers)\, long-legged waders (herons & egrets) and several other species begins quite early and will be well under way by this date. So come out and join our trip leaders\, son and father team Jack Stenger and Jay Stenger\, for what should be a pleasant summer evening in the Oxbow area. Jack and Jay are long-time advocates of Oxbow Inc. and both are current board members. I should also mention that these two guys are skilled and expert birders who know the Oxbow area inside and out. \n  \nShorebirds (sandpipers and plovers) need exposed mudflats and shorelines where they forage for their invertebrate food. During most years the Oxbow area provides good to great habitat for them. The nearby Great Miami River usually has exposed sand bars at this season as well. In addition to several species of shorebirds\, we expect that we will find numerous Great Egrets and other herons including Great Blue\, Green and Black-crowned Night-Herons. This is also a great time of year to find an unusual or rare species such as Little Blue Heron and Snowy Egret (but not guaranteed). Purple Martins and other migrating swallows “stage” in large numbers in the Oxbow during this month and terns\, Osprey\, Bald Eagle (year round) and other early migrants are possible. With most of our summer residents still present as well\, we should find a good diversity throughout the evening. \n  \nJack and Jay plan to first take a good look in the Oxbow and then wrap up the evening at Lost Bridge over the Great Miami River. The trip will end around dusk (9:00 PM?). It will likely be hot at this season\, even at this time of day\, so we suggest bringing sunscreen\, insect repellant and water to make your visit more comfortable. Feel free to contact Jack or Jay if you have any questions. \n  \nUnless otherwise indicated\, all trips start at the upper Oxbow parking lot. To reach the upper Oxbow parking area\, go south on US Hwy 50 from the I-275 #16 exit. In about 200 yards\, turn left (east) at the edge of the Circle K (between the Circle K and Waffle House) and go over the levee to where the road T’s with a fence directly in front of you. Turn right and go to the Oxbow entrance sign. Turn left into the Oxbow. The upper parking area is immediately on the right.  You can also use Google Maps and search for “Oxbow Nature Conservancy”.
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/6388/
LOCATION:OH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095005
CREATED:20220725T212844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T212844Z
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SUMMARY:Late Summer Botanical Walk
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Late Summer Botanical Walk\nLocation: Spring Grove Cemetery\nDate: Sunday\, August 7\, 2022\nMeet: 10:00 A.M. at Spring Grove Cemetery\, along the road just beyond the tunnel from the main entrance on Spring Grove Avenue\nLeader: Denis Conover\, (513) 390-0863\, conovedg@hotmail.com \nThe focus of this field trip will be the diverse botanical community found at Spring Grove Cemetery. Come out and join UC professor\, and skilled botanist and naturalist Denis Conover as he leads us on a mid-morning late summer walk through the beautiful grounds of Spring Grove Cemetery. This is a beautiful time of the year and vegetation will be at peak on this date. Denis will identify the tremendous diversity of trees\, shrubs and other plants that can be found here and expound on their ecology. Denis will point out our native flora\, invasive species\, ornamental plantings and late summer plants that bloom at this season\, as well as show us some of the many national and state champion trees found here. One white oak that he will show us is thought to be nearly 400 years old. Denis also loves birds and will be sure to spend time observing them and any other wildlife we come across. So why not come along and join Denis on what should be a pleasant morning walk and gain some tips and insight on plant identification and their natural history.  \nDenis has been involved in various types of botanical research since 1981 and is a professor in the department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. He is also a current board member of our Audubon Society. Participants should be prepared for a few hours of walking\, most of which will be relatively flat and on pavement\, but there will also be some walking off pavement on trails or in damp or wet grass. We suggest wearing good comfortable footwear. Binoculars are not necessary to see plants but are recommended if you have them or are interested in birds. August can be hot so we recommend wearing a hat and bringing water\, sunscreen and insect repellent. Restrooms are available at the cemetery office.  \nThe Spring Grove Cemetery main entrance is located on Spring Grove Avenue just west of the Winton Road intersection. To find our meeting spot\, drive in through the main entrance gates and go straight. You will go through a short tunnel. Just beyond the tunnel\, pull over and park alongside the right side of the road. If you have any questions feel free to contact Denis.
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/late-summer-botanical-walk/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095005
CREATED:20220725T212634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T212634Z
UID:6394-1659258000-1659268800@cincinnatiaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Prairie & Wetland Plants in Bloom
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Prairie & Wetland Plants in Bloom  \nLocation: Miami Whitewater Forest\, Shaker Trace \nDate: Sunday\, July 31\, 2022 \nMeet: At 9:00 A.M. in the Baughman Road Parking Lot. See directions below. \nTrip Leader: Tom Borgman\, 513-473-7696\, treeborg2@gmail.com \n  \nThe focus of this trip will be on the prairie & wetland plant communities at the Shaker Trace. Many of the prairie wildflowers will be in bloom blanketing the grassland in spectacular color. In 1992\, Great Parks of Hamilton County began a native prairie and wetland restoration project of several hundred acres at Miami Whitewater Forest.  The project has been a great success and today over 500 acres of a native grassland and wetland community is preserved. Often referred to as the Miami Whitewater wetlands\, the entire complex is officially named Shaker Trace and represents the largest wetland/grassland complex in Hamilton County. Late summer is a great time to see these prairie plants in bloom in a stunning array of colors. \nIdentifying all of these plants can be a challenge. But our trip leader\, Tom Borgman\, is more than qualified in that regard. Tom is recently retired from the Hamilton County Park District where he worked for many years as a naturalist. Many of those years were spent working on the Shaker Trace project. Tom is a skilled botanist and overall naturalist and is a past board member of our Audubon Society Chapter. Tom’s wife\, Penny Borgman\, also retired from years of service with the HCPD is our ASO current President. \nTom plans to take a leisurely morning walk exploring the Shaker Trace complex with lots of stops to look at and identify plants\, especially the prairie blooms. This is also a great time of year for butterflies. Breeding birds will still be around as well as a few early migrants. Tom will point out all of these and any other wildlife we encounter. \nThis trip will end before noon. This walk will cover about 2 miles\, but the walking will be slow and level. Some places are likely to be damp as we will at times walk along a marsh. We can expect late July to be hot\, so to make your trip more comfortable we suggest bringing water\, sun screen\, insect repellant and wearing a hat. Bring your binoculars if you have any. \nBring your questions about natural areas management and come prepared to enjoy the morning with friends among the grasses and flowering plants of these extensive prairie and wetland habitats. Restrooms are available in other areas of the park but there are none at Shaker Trace. A Hamilton County Park Motor Vehicle Permit is required ($5 daily\, $10 annual resident and $8 daily and $16 annual non-resident). Feel free to contact Tom if you have any questions. \nDirections: Take I-74 west to the Dry Fork Road exit # 3. Turn right onto Dry Fork Road (north) and go 2.2 miles to New Haven Road. Bear right (east) onto New Haven Road and go .8 mile to Oxford Road. Turn left onto Oxford Road and then immediately left again onto Baughman Road. Go .7 mile and look for the gravel parking lot on the right side (north) of the road just after passing the Bike/Hike Trail crosswalk. \nFor a Park map and other information visit the Miami Whitewater Forest website at: \nhttps://www.greatparks.org/parks/miami-whitewater-forest
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/prairie-wetland-plants-in-bloom/
LOCATION:OH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T095005
CREATED:20220618T173757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220618T174058Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Walk - Oxbow\, Inc. Trip
DESCRIPTION:Nature Walk\nSaturday\, July 30\, 2022\, 8:00 am\nMeet in the upper Oxbow parking lot at the main entrance of the Oxbow\nLeader: Dave Helm\, (513) 403-4519\, helmmd@icloud.com \nIt is easy to take the Oxbow for granted during the middle of summer. Wedged in between the dynamics of spring and fall migration and lacking the waterfowl that overwinter\, there is no doubt fewer water birds are present in the Oxbow at this season. And it’s also hot! But during this season there is still plenty of wildlife to be seen and discoveries to make for the naturalist who makes the effort. \nOur trip leader\, Dave Helm\, is an exceptionally skilled veteran birder\, complete naturalist and long-time Oxbow advocate. Dave has always been a regular visitor to the Oxbow and has led many trips for us over the years. Dave’s experience\, skills and knowledge of natural history will certainly come in handy on this walk as we observe the flora and fauna found in the Oxbow during the summer. With Dave at the helm (sorry) we should have a great morning walk. \nThere is a great diversity of plants found in the Oxbow and the prairie plants in our grassland should be in bloom at this season. Butterflies and dragonflies should also be abundant and reptiles and amphibians are at their peak in mid-summer. There are many breeding birds in the Oxbow and when you include the Shawnee Lookout side of the river that number easily doubles. Blue Grosbeaks have become regular breeders in the Oxbow and should be found and Prothonotary Warblers should still be active on this date. The post-breeding dispersal of herons and egrets begins in July and a rare species\, such as Snowy Egret or Little Blue Heron\, occasionally shows up around this time. Bald Eagles\, once unheard of during the summer\, now breed in the Oxbow area and might be seen. Double-crested Cormorants are now regular summer residents in the Oxbow\, but are they breeding? Black-crowned Night-Herons have always been present during the summer\, but where do they breed? We will probably not solve these mysteries on this field trip\, but it illustrates what we can still learn at this season. \nDave may also find us the first “fall” shorebirds of the season on this trip. Oxbow Inc. founder and expert birder Dave Styer has always used July 4th as the “official” beginning of fall shorebird migration (maybe a little tongue in cheek). Dave backed this up however during the 1980’s when he intentionally visited the Oxbow several times on July 4th specifically looking for\, and finding\, migrant shorebirds (usually Least Sandpipers).\nDave (Helm) plans to spend the morning mostly walking around Oxbow Lake and Osprey Lake\, interrupted by a short drive or two to move from one location to another. The walking however will be at a slow pace and over flat terrain with a lot of stopping to look at plants and birds. \nThis trip will end sometime before noon. To make your morning walk a little more comfortable\, Dave suggests wearing long pants and boots for walking in tall grass and possibly mud (it is the Oxbow after all). July will likely be hot\, so you also might consider wearing a hat and bringing water\, sunscreen and insect repellent to help make your trip more comfortable. If you have any questions feel free to contact Dave. \nUnless otherwise indicated\, all trips start at the upper Oxbow parking lot. To reach the upper Oxbow parking area\, go south on US Hwy 50 from the I-275 #16 exit. In about 200 yards\, turn left (east) at the edge of the Circle K (between the Circle K and Waffle House) and go over the levee to where the road T’s with a fence directly in front of you. Turn right and go to the Oxbow entrance sign. Turn left into the Oxbow. The upper parking area is immediately on the right. You can also use Google Maps and search for “Oxbow Nature Conservancy”.
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/6385/
LOCATION:OH
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SUMMARY:A visit to a working farm that has been transformed into a nature preserve
DESCRIPTION:Theme: A visit to a working farm that has been transformed into a nature preserve\nLocation: Capability Farm\, Ripley County Indiana\nRegistration: You must register beforehand to attend this field trip. See details below.\nDate: Sunday\, June 26 2022\nMeet: At 7:15 AM. Meeting place will be disclosed after registering\nLeader: Ann Oliver\, (513) 307-0929\, annieobirder@yahoo.com \nWhen was the last time you saw a Northern Bobwhite? If you’re still thinking\, this trip is for you.  \nCapability Farm is a privately owned farm outside of Versailles\, Indiana that has been transformed into a nature preserve. Many years ago the farm’s owners\, Bob & Ellen Mulford\, decided to restore their four-hundred acre working farm to native habitats in cooperation with the U.S. Conservation Service\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, and Indiana Department of Natural Resources. This nature preserve now includes a diverse mix of prairie\, wetland\, and woodland and has attracted more than 200 species of birds to the property. This is a wonderful example of how privately held properties can be restored to a natural state. \nJoin our trip leader Ann Oliver for what should be a wonderful morning walk as we explore this southeastern Indiana nature preserve. Ann is an expert and outstanding birder\, a conservationist and a current board member of our Audubon Society. Due to the varied habitats on the preserve we have a very good chance at seeing a diversity of breeding birds. Red-headed Woodpecker\, Summer Tanager and Yellow-breasted Chat are just a few of the birds we should see and hear. The restored grassland of the preserve attracts a number of specialized species such as Northern Bobwhite (which are fairly common here)\, Henslow’s Sparrow and possible Grasshopper Sparrow and Bobolink. While birds may be our primary focus\, we expect to see many native plants\, butterflies and other flora and fauna as well. \nWe are grateful to Bob & Ellen who graciously allow visitors to explore their property. This trip will mostly consist of light walking. Capability Farm has 10 miles of mowed trails that provide access to all of the habitats. While we will not walk all 10 miles\, we will definitely dedicate most of the morning to exploring the property on foot. Our onsite trip leader\, Gary Stegner\, is an ASO advocate\, excellent birder and experienced biologist. As close friends of the Mulford’s\, Gary is also responsible for arranging this unique opportunity to tour Capability Farm.  \nDue to Ann & Gary’s expertise we expect to have a great morning. Due to the unique nature of this trip we will need to set a limit on our participation. To participate\, you must register beforehand. To do so\, email Ann Oliver at her email shown above. Just state that you would like to participate on this walk and she will respond to you. Be sure to act quickly\, as there will be a cutoff number if we get an overwhelming response. Once you have registered\, Ann will email you our 7:15 AM local meeting place. From there we will caravan to Capability Farm about a 45 minute drive. We encourage car pooling if you are covid vaccinated. \nThis trip will most likely end sometime before noon. A restroom is available on the property. If you expect to see birds you will need binoculars. It will likely be hot on June26th\, so to make your walk more enjoyable we suggest wearing a hat\, and bringing water and sunscreen. Good footwear and insect repellent wouldn’t hurt either. Rain will not cancel this trip. If you have any questions include them in your email to Ann.
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/6382/
LOCATION:OH
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