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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Breeding Birds in Riparian & Mature Forests
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Breeding Birds in Riparian & Mature Forests\nLocation: Boone County Cliffs & Middle Creek Park & Road. Boone County\, Kentucky\nDate: Sunday\, June 05\, 2022\nMeeting Time & Place: At 7:30 AM in the Middle Creek Park Parking Lot\, Boone County\, Kentucky. (See directions below).\nLeader: Ann Oliver\, (513)-307-0929\, annieobirder@yahoo.com \nMiddle Creek Park (a 230 acre Boone County Park) and the Boone County Cliffs Preserve (a Nature Conservancy property) are both nestled in the wooded hills of western Boone County\, Kentucky. The picturesque Middle Creek Road and Middle Creek run between these two locations and comprise one of the most beautiful riparian corridors in our region. Join our trip leader\, Ann Oliver\, as she explores this fascinating area on what should be a pleasant morning walk in early summer. Ann is an experienced and highly skilled birder and long-time ASO advocate and current board member. Ann has led many field trips for ASO and other organizations\, including several to this location\, so she knows this area very well. \nSpring migration will be over by this date\, but at least 13 species of warblers and many other birds breed along the Middle Creek and in the forested hillsides of this beautiful area. The birding in this area can be phenomenal. The whole region is forested and contains some old-growth forest habitat reliable for breeding Worm-eating Warblers which is generally rare in most of our region. Other breeding forest birds are also expected\, including Broad-winged Hawk\, Cerulean\, Hooded and Kentucky Warblers\, Ovenbird\, Louisiana Waterthrush and both Scarlet & Summer Tanagers. Middle Creek\, which flows through the area\, is loaded with Northern Parulas\, Yellow-throated Warblers and numerous other breeding birds. Prairie Warblers & Yellow-breasted Chats are common in adjacent successional areas.  \nAnn plans to begin the trip at Middle Creek Park and spend some time walking and birding along the trails in this wonderful park. Ann then plans to make several driving stops along picturesque Middle Creek Road. Middle Creek Road is an excellent birding spot\, but it is narrow and has limited space to pull off. Nonetheless we should be able to walk a good bit of this lovely secluded and little used road. We will finish this section of the trip near the (closed) Boone County Cliffs Preserve. The birding is excellent along the road fronting the Preserve. For those who wish\, we’ll next drive a mile or so further out KY 18 to Belleview’s The Conservancy Park\, a mix of forty-five acres of prairie\, woodland\, lake and hillsides on a reclaimed gravel pit. Yellow-breasted Chats\, Orchard Orioles and abundant butterflies can be found here. Blue Grosbeaks can also be found in several places in the area. \nThis trip will end around noon and will consist mostly of moderate walking along the trails at Middle Creek Park\, and a bit more along Middle Creek Road. Also note that there are no restrooms in any of these places\, but a port-o-let is usually available at Middle Creek Park. If nature calls you’ll have to drive back to civilization or find a quiet spot. Comfortable shoes\, water\, sun screen and insect repellent will all make your trip more enjoyable. Contact Ann if you have any questions.  \nDirections to Middle Creek Park:\nFrom I-75: from I-75 take Kentucky 18\, exit # 18\, at Florence and go west. When you reach Burlington\, KY\, continue for 6.5 miles to the Middle Creek Park entrance\, which will be on your left (south side of KY 18). The entrance and parking lot is just a short distance past Middle Creek Rd.\nDirections from the west: Take I-275 south and cross the Ohio River. After crossing the river take the first exit\, which is KY 8\, exit # 11. Turn right (west) onto KY 8\, which immediately becomes KY 20 after a short distance. Continue west and then south on KY 20 for about 12 miles. At the intersection with KY 18\, turn left or east onto KY 18 and go about 1 mile. The entrance to Middle Creek Park will be on your right (south side of KY 18). Middle Creek Rd. is just a short distance ahead. \nFor directions\, a map and information about Middle Creek Park (a Boone County KY Park) go to the following webpages:\nhttps://cms7files.revize.com/boonecountyky/document_center/Parks/MiddleCreek.pdf \nhttps://www.boonecountyky.org/departments/parks/middle_creek_park.php \nFor further info on the Nature Conservancy’s Boone County Cliffs go to the following webpage:\nhttps://www.boonecountyky.org/departments/parks/boone_cliffs.php
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SUMMARY:The Power Of Nature Photography For Bird Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 8\, 7:00 pm\, presented by Lloyd Library and Museum\, 917 Plum Street \n“A picture is worth a thousand words” goes the famous adage\, and it’s especially true in this technologically and graphically driven age. Photography is an effective vehicle to illustrate the beauty and intricacy of Nature\, expose people to new facets of natural history\, and by extension promote an interest in conservation. Photographic imagery has revolutionized survey protocols\, as evidenced by massive data repositories such as iNaturalist\, and greatly reduced the need for physical collections of specimens. Effective imagery can bring the Lilliputian details of a ruby-crowned kinglet to bear for all to see\, expose the suave allure of a cedar waxwing\, or capture the brutish glare of a hunting raptor. This pictorial talk\, by noted author and photographer Jim McCormac\, will explore the ways in which imagery can be used to promote and document birds. \nThis event\, presented by Lloyd Library\, is free and open to the public\, both in person and by Zoom. Pre-registration is required\, however – go to Lloyd’s website\, at https://lloydlibrary.org/event/the-power-of-nature-photography-birds/ to register.
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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.
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