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SUMMARY:Spring Migration & Wetland Biodiversity at Gilmore Ponds
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Spring Migration & Wetland Biodiversity \nLocation: Gilmore Ponds Preserve \nDate & Time: Saturday\, May 4\, 2024\, 8:00 AM \nMeet: We will meet in the Gilmore Ponds south parking lot located at the intersection of Symmes Rd and Bilstein Blvd. (See directions below) \nLeader:  Dave Helm\, (513) 403-4519\, helmmd@icloud.com \n  \nGilmore Ponds is steeped in local birding history and at times can be among the most productive birding sites in our region. The Audubon Society has named it an “Important Bird Area”. Gilmore Ponds is a roughly 270 acre seasonal wetland located in south central Butler County with considerable adjacent privately owned acreage. Gilmore can be very wet or fairly dry from year to year\, or season-to-season\, depending on the amount of rainfall the area receives. When it is wet\, it can teem with water related species. The dense brushy borders and edges and the wet woodlands are always great for warblers and other migrant songbirds during spring and fall migration. This is one of the wet seasons so we can expect a diversity of species on this trip. At one time Gilmore Ponds was privately owned. During the 1980’s the Gilmore Ponds Conservancy\, a citizen’s conservation group\, was formed to try to protect the area from development. The Conservancy had some success\, acquired some land and got the attention of the Butler County Park District\, who eventually took control and now owns the property. Today Gilmore Ponds faces a new set of threats but for the time being it is still a wonderful birding site. \nMigrant and resident warblers (this is a great Prothonotary Warbler spot) and other songbirds should abound and be very vocal on this date. The wetlands may hold shorebirds\, rails\, bitterns\, herons\, egrets and teal. Many marsh species which normally breed only in the northern half of the state have been recorded breeding here over the years during wet spring and summers. Over the past few years the resident Great Blue Heron\, Green Heron and Black-crowned Night-Heron colonies have been joined by nesting Great Egrets and Double-crested Cormorants. Most recently\, and perhaps most interestingly\, Yellow-crowned Night-Herons\, which are considered very rare breeding birds in Ohio\, have begun successfully nesting here. \nDave Helm\, our trip leader\, is an expert and skilled birder\, botanist\, and all-around naturalist. He is also a long-time Audubon Society advocate. With Dave’s expert help we can expect to find a great diversity of species on our walk and almost any species that migrates through our region can be expected here. Dave will also bring our attention to the diverse flora and other fauna of this wonderful wetland. \nGilmore Ponds has a log loop trail\, with several shorter side trails\, and a few observation decks. Dave’s plan is to follow these trails throughout the preserve. This entire trip will be on foot\, but it will consist of flat terrain and at a leisurely birders pace. While the terrain is flat\, be warned that the walking could be a bit on the rough side as the trails may become overgrown at times and there may be a few wet or muddy spots. To make your walk more comfortable we recommend waterproof footwear\, wearing long pants and bringing sunscreen\, insect repellent and water. There are also no restrooms available on the preserve. But for those of us who don’t mind stomping the brush there will be plenty of birds\, plants and other animals to see and a unique habitat to explore \nThis is scheduled as a half-day trip and will end around noon. Butler County Parks requires non-residents to purchase a Motor Vehicle Permit. They can be purchased from Park Rangers if you see one. If you have any questions feel free to contact Dave. \nLocation: Gilmore Ponds is located in Fairfield in south central Butler County.  Gilmore Ponds proper is bounded on the south by Symmes Road\, on the east by the Route 4 Bypass\, on the west by North Gilmore Road and on the north by the Butler County Regional Airport. There is parking lot on Symmes Road at the intersection of Bilstein Blvd. and another parking lot on N. Gilmore Rd. just south of the RR tracks. We will meet in the Symmes Rd/Bilstein Blvd Parking Lot. \nThere are several ways to get to Gilmore Ponds. One way is described below. \nDirections 1: To reach Gilmore Ponds from I-275\, take the Route 4 exit # 41 and go north on Rt. 4 for about 2.5 miles. Turn right onto the Route 4 Bypass and go about 1.5 miles to Symmes Road. Turn left onto Symmes and go about .5 mile and make a right turn into the Gilmore Ponds parking lot\, located directly across from Bilstein Blvd. \nDirections 2: You could also take the I-275 Winton Rd exit # 39 and go north on Winton Rd. Be aware that Winton Rd. changes its name to South Gilmore Road in Butler County. Continue north on S. Gilmore Rd to the intersection/stop light at Rt. 4. Cross Rt. 4 and go straight. This road becomes Bilstein Blvd. Continue on Bilstein Blvd to the T intersection with Symmes Road. Go straight through the stoplight and into the Symmes Road Parking Lot. \nFor preserve information\, directions and a trail map visit the Butler County Gilmore Ponds web page link below \nhttps://www.yourmetroparks.net/parks/gilmore-metropark \n  \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/spring-migration-wetland-biodiversity-at-gilmore-ponds/
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SUMMARY:Late Spring Migration at Grailville
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Late Spring Migration & New Nature Preserve Visit \nLocation: Cardinal Nature Preserve at Grailville \nDate & Time: Sunday\, May 19th\, 2024\, 8:00 AM \nMeet: We will meet at Cardinal’s new nature preserve at Grailville\, located on the south side of O’Bannonville Rd. outside of Loveland  \nLeader:  Ann Oliver\, (513) 307-0929\, annieobirder@yahoo.com \nGrailville is an excellent and under-birded area within the city limits of Loveland. Cardinal Land Conservancy\, The Grail in the US\, and Clermont County Parks\, collectively protect approximately 280 acres of greenspace that includes forest\, old fields\, meadows\, ponds\, and riparian areas. The plan for this field trip is to take a leisurely walk through all three properties to explore the diversity of habitats at Grailville. Most of the trails will be mown grass paths and we expect the trip to end around 11:00. \nGrailville is a site rich in history. The women of the Grail have been stewarding the property since 1944. In 2017 and 2018\, Clermont County Park district acquired 112 acres from the Grail and plans to open their property to the public in the near future. This April\, Cardinal Land Conservancy acquired 89 acres from the Grail and will open it to the public in 2024. The Grail still owns approximately 76 acres that are open to the public. The three organizations intend to connect the three properties with hiking trails and protect the natural value of the land. A Cardinal staff member will be present to share Cardinal’s plans for restoring the area which will be beginning this summer. \nMore information on Cardinal Land Conservancy: https://www.cardinallandconservancy.org/2023/10/18/cardinal-secures-grailville/ \nMore information about Grail in the US: \nhttps://www.grail-us.org/ \nMore information about Clermont County Park District Property: \nhttps://www.clermontparks.org/ \nLocation: Cardinal’s nature preserve at Grailville is located within Loveland on the south side of O’Bannonville Rd. Be aware that O’Bannonville Rd. is currently closed between Loveland and Grailville so the property must be approached from the east. \nThe coordinates of Cardinal’s driveway is 39.265638\, -84.242567\, which can be placed directly into a mapping app such as Google Maps. The gravel drive extends south off of O’Bannonville Rd. approximately 70 yards east of the entrance to The Grail’s property\, which is on the northside of the road. Follow the gravel road to the parking area. \nPlease see the aerial map below for reference. The Cardinal driveway is red and the meeting parking lot is the yellow dot. The area will be signed. \n \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger) \n 
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/late-spring-migration-at-grailville/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T083000
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SUMMARY:Spring Wildflowers and Birds at Spring Grove Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Spring Wildflowers\, Blooms\, Buds and Birds \nLocation: Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum \nDate: Sunday\, May 26\, 2024 \nMeet: At 8:30 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 native and ornamental plants can be found here. The focus of this field trip will be on spring wildflowers\, blooms and buds\, birds\, and all other aspects of nature. 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 is also a current board member of our local Audubon Society. Denis also has a great interest in birds and will equally focus on them. Spring songbird migration will be winding down by this date but many species will be well into their breeding cycle. Spring Grove has a great birding reputation\, especially during the spring. I think it is also safe to say that Spring Grove Cemetery is among Denis’s favorite places as he leads many field trips here. \nDenis’s plan is to take us on a long leisurely spring morning walk through the cemetery observing what will be abundant signs of 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 late 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 cemetery\, 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/#hrs \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 \n  \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger) \n 
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