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SUMMARY:January Zoom Meeting - Brian Wulker on eBird
DESCRIPTION:Given the unpredictability of January weather\, our monthly meeting will be held online\, via Zoom\, instead of in person. The meeting will start at 7:00 pm. on Wednesday\, January 17. To join the meeting\, follow this link: \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/95402963837?pwd=R1R2THAyWnJQTVpVcG5XTkp1emFhQT09 \nMeeting ID: 954 0296 3837\nPasscode: 679252 \nOur meeting will feature Brian Wulker\, explaining how you can explore data about our local birds using the resources of eBird. Depending on audience interest\, he may also get into how and why to put your own sightings into the eBird database\, and how to use their Merlin app. \nBrian certainly knows his way around eBird\, as he is a “regional editor” for 21 counties in the Greater Cincinnati area. That means that he is charged with reviewing unusual records for accuracy. Apart from eBird\, Brian has been birding for over 20 years. He is currently employed as a contractor at Fernald Preserve\, doing monitoring and land management.
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/january-zoom-meeting-brian-wulker-on-ebird/
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SUMMARY:Winter Bird Walk at Winton Woods
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Winter Bird Walk \nLocation: Winton Woods (Great Parks of Hamilton County) \nDate: Saturday\, January 20\, 2024 \nMeet: At 8:30 AM in the Winton Woods Camp Ground Parking Lot. See directions below. \nLeader: Luke Thies\, (937) 733-9325\, thiesluke997@gmail.com \n  \nThe focus of this trip will be to find Red Crossbills\, an irruptive winter finch. There has been at least one flock of these birds present at Winton Woods for the past month. \nRed Crossbills are very rare winter visitors in our region of the country. They are absent most years. They are northern (Canada boreal forests) and western (montane pines) residents that generally stay “home” during most winters\, where they subsist on pine cone seeds which are usually available to them all winter. Their “crossed” bills are adaptations for gleaning seeds from pine cones. These crossbills\, and other similar species\, are dependent on the seeds from these cones. Every few years or so\, these cone “crops” fail\, or don’t otherwise provide enough seeds to last through the winter. When this happens these birds become nomadic and move great distances in search of better food sources. Northern boreal birds usually head south into the northern US and sometimes as far south as southern Ohio. Western montane birds may head to the eastern US\, which is thought to be the case this season. These winter movements are defined by the terms “cyclic” or “irruptive”. \nThis happens to be one of those irruptive years. This winter movement was predicted and there have been many reports of Red Crossbills throughout the eastern US this winter. There are at least three regional locations where they have been publicly reported. Winton Woods is one of those places. At least one flock\, consisting of 18-20 Red Crossbills\, has been consistently found and photographed at Winton over the past month. We feel there is a good chance we will find these birds\, as they are rather noisy and their flight calls are distinctive. But\, as with any birds\, there is never a guarantee \nEveryone should be on the lookout for these rare birds this winter. They could show up anywhere the habitat is good and a food source is available. In addition to pine groves\, they are fond of sweet gums and will visit feeders. \nWhile we have not heard of any Pine Siskin reports yet\, these northern winter visitors have also been predicted to “erupt” this winter. Red-breasted Nuthatches\, another winter cyclic species\, but much more common than the crossbills\, may also be found. This has been a below average year for Red-breasted Nuthatches\, but there were a couple found on the recent Christmas Count at Winton.  Of course we will have our eyes and ears open for all the resident and seasonal birds\, of which we expect to find many species during the morning walk \nOur trip leader\, Luke Thies\, is a skilled birder and naturalist. Luke is also a valued board member of our Audubon Society Luke has been following the Winton crossbills and has seen and heard them several times\, so we are in good hands. Luke’s priority\, obviously\, is to locate the Red Crossbills. He will start the morning walk at the expected locations\, and if time permits\, check out a few ther locations in the Park. \nThis trip will consist mostly of walking\, but over mostly level ground and at a birders pace as we look for birds. It is January\, so be prepared for cold temperatures and possible snow. There are restrooms available at Winton Woods. Severe weather will cancel this trip. If you are unsure or have any questions’ feel free to contact Luke. \nA Motor Vehicle Permit (MVP) is required at all Hamilton County Parks. The cost for a daily MVP is $5 resident & $8 non-resident. An annual MVP is $10 resident & $16 non-resident. \nDirections: Winton Woods address is 10245 Winton Road\, Cincinnati\, Ohio 45231. The Park entrance is located on Winton Road\, 3 miles south of I-275 or 3 miles north of Ronald Reagan Cross-County Highway. The Winton Road Campground and Parking Lot is located east of Winton Road. From Winton Road\, turn east onto park road Lakeview Drive and go about .6 of a mile to the Campgrounds entrance. Turn right into the campgrounds and the visitor Parking Lot is immediately on your right. \nThe Winton Woods website link follows: \nhttps://www.greatparks.org/parks/winton-woods \n  \n  \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger) \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/winter-bird-walk-at-winton-woods/
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SUMMARY:Winter Nature Walk at Spring Grove Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:  \nTheme: Winter Nature Walk \nLocation: Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum \nDate: Sunday\, January 28\, 2024 \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 winter 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 winter walk through the cemetery observing plants and looking for birds and other wildlife. Denis has told me has found a few plants already in bloom in January. Winter resident birds (maybe winter finches?)\, 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 wet grass or even snow. It can be very cold in January so we suggest wearing warm layered clothing and comfortable waterproof footwear. Binoculars are necessary to see birds. Restrooms are available at the cemetery office. 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/locations/spring-grove-cemetery-arboretum/#hrs
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