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SUMMARY:ASO September 8th 2024 Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Fall Migration; Warblers & Shorebirds \nSunday\, September 8\, 2024\, 8:00 A.M. \nMeet: At the Shawnee Lookout boat ramp upper parking lot. The upper parking lot is located directly across from 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 greatest number of species one could find in a given month. September represents the peak of fall migration for both song birds (especially warblers) and shorebirds. Numbers of other species such as early waterfowl\, long-legged waders\, tern’s\, raptors and others also migrate south during this month. Fall migration will be in full swing on this date and finding a diversity of species will be the primary focus on this field trip. \nOur trip leader is Ann Oliver\, an expert and skilled birder. Ann is also a long time Audubon advocate and board member. With Ann’s birding 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 Lookout Park entrance to take advantage of migrant songbirds\, especially warblers. \nSince our primary focus of this field trip is the fall migration of warblers and other songbirds\, Ann will spend most of the morning at Shawnee Lookout. Depending on time and current birding reports\, Ann may lead us to another nearby spot or two such as the Lost Bridge area or the Oxbow to look for migrating shorebirds and other water birds. \nThe diverse habitats of these excellent birding sites at this time of the year should yield a great diversity of species. Warblers and many other song birds should be abundant. Shorebirds\, herons & egrets\, terns\, and other water birds could be seen in nearby locations. Hawks\, including Osprey & Bald Eagles\, are all likely to be found during this morning trip. \nThe plan is to bird until around noon. There will be quite a bit of walking on this trip\, but most of it will be generally easy and at a comfortable birding pace. Binoculars are necessary if you expect to see birds. Restrooms are available at Shawnee Lookout. A Hamilton County Park Motor Vehicle Permit is required at all Hamilton County Parks. Daily Motor Vehicle Permits can be purchased for $5 for Hamilton County residents and $8 for non-residents at park entrance booths ($10 & $16 annual). Please feel free to contact 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 parking lot is located directly across from the Shawnee Lookout Park entrance. Shawnee Lookout is located at 2008 Lawrenceburg Rd. North Bend\, Ohio. Take I-275 to the Kilby Road Exit # 21. Turn south on Kilby Road and go about 1 mile to the stop light at U.S. 50. Turn right onto US 50 and 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 where we will meet is on the right\, directly across from the Park entrance. \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/aso-september-8th-2024-field-trip/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T103000
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SUMMARY:Walk at Fernald Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Greater Cincinnati Wild Ones will have a naturalist-led tour at Fernald Preserve on Saturday\, September 14\, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\, followed by lunch (your own!) indoors at the visitor center. We recommend wearing sturdy shoes and bringing a refillable water bottle. If you want to join us after the hike\, bring your lunch and join us in the beautiful visitor center. \nFernald Preserve has a unique history and was once a uranium processing plant. It closed in 1989 when a comprehensive environmental cleanup began\, including the planting of many native trees and grasses to restore the ecology.  Today\, it encompasses 1\,050 acres of upland forest\, grassland\, and wetlands. The diversity of wildlife inhabiting the preserve attests to the success of the reclamation activities. \nAlthough Fernald Preserve is an “undeveloped” park\, visitors can enjoy seven miles of trails. These trails range from short\, gravel paths near the visitor center to longer\, more rugged trails that travel through the various habitats found in Fernald. A viewing blind and overlooks provide opportunities to observe native flora and fauna. Over 240 species of birds have been recorded at Fernald Preserve\, along with butterflies\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and mammals. \nFernald Preserve includes a visitor center with exhibits designed by faculty and students at the University of Cincinnati College of Design\, Architecture\, Art & Planning (DAAP). The outstanding exhibits illustrate the history of the Fernald site including the Native Americans who first lived there\, its role in the Cold War\, and its environmental cleanup. The visitor center was the first building in Ohio to achieve platinum LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/walk-at-fernald-preserve/
LOCATION:Fernald Preserve\, 7400 Wiley Road\, Hamilton\, OH\, 45013\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T190000
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SUMMARY:September 18th Program: Jay Stenger on Raptors Of The Greater Cincinnati Area.
DESCRIPTION:Jay Stenger will be ASO’s Wednesday\, September 18 speaker at Sharon Woods Visitors Center from 7-9 pm. \nThis program will focus on the identification\, habitats\, habits and the relative abundance and distribution of the 15 plus species of hawks\, eagles\, falcons and vultures that regularly occur in the greater Cincinnati region. \nSince his childhood our speaker\, Jay Stenger\, has a lifelong passion for all animals and nature\, especially birds. He has been avidly birding for over 45 years and is considered an expert. He is one of the original founders of Oxbow Inc. and has been associated with The Audubon Society of Ohio (Cincinnati Chapter) and the Cincinnati Bird Club since 1984. He is a long-time Compiler of the NAS Cincinnati Christmas Bird Count\, has served four terms on the Ohio Birds Record Committee\, has conducted Federal and State Breeding Bird Surveys and has led over 400 field trips for a number of birding and conservation organizations. \nSharon Woods Visitor Center 11450 Lebanon Road\nCincinnati\, OH 45241 United States
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/aso-september-18th-2024-program/
LOCATION:Sharon Woods Visitor Center\, 11450 Lebanon Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45241\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T080000
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SUMMARY:Fall Birding and Herping Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Location: Spring Valley Wildlife Area/Caesar Creek State Park \nDate: Sunday\, September 22\, 2024 \nMeet: At 8:00 A.M. in the swimming beach Parking Lot at Caesar Creek State Park. See directions below. \nLeader: Ryan Jorgensen\, (630) 333-2631\, jorgensen28ryan@gmail.com \nThis trip will focus on the fall migration of birds as it is scheduled during the middle of September which represents the peak of fall migration for songbirds\, shorebirds and many other species of birds. But the trip will equally focus on finding and identifying reptiles and amphibians\, or “herps” as many naturalists refer to them (from herpetology). This group of animals includes snakes\, turtles\, lizards (reptiles) and frogs\, toads and salamanders (amphibians). Our chances of success are very good because our field trip leader\, Ryan Jorgensen\, is not just a skilled birder but is an expert herpetologist and naturalist as well. Ryan is also a board member of our Audubon Society. He has a Master’s degree in Biological Science at UC where he specialized in herpetology. His research is on snakes and particularly their muscular activity during locomotion. Ryan is also an avid and skilled birder and will help us find and identify what should be a great diversity of species. \nMany of us know SVWA as a great birding area but the varied habitats found in this 842 acre wildlife area are also perfect for reptiles and amphibians. The shallow lake with dense emergent vegetation\, the extensive marsh\, the shallow Little Miami River\, the wooded riparian bottoms and hardwood hillsides and dense brushy edges offer excellent bird habitat\, but it is also a perfect habitat for a diversity of herp species. After cool night temperatures\, these cold-blooded creatures become active as the day warms up\, seeking places to sun and bask\, making them much easier to find and see.  \nRyan plans to walk the loop trail investigating and probing all the hidden spots where our subjects may be hiding or basking. While there are never any guarantees\, Ryan knows how to find herps\, so expectations are high. Ryan will most likely spot several species of herps and he may catch a few to boot. SVWA is also famous as one of the few places in Ohio that the eastern massasauga rattlesnake is found\, although it is in serious decline here and throughout the Midwest. \nThe date of this trip is set right in the middle of fall migration and a diverse group of birds should also be found. We expect to find migrant songbirds (including many warblers)\, shorebirds on the mudflats\, early season waterfowl\, other water and marsh birds\, Bald Eagle\, Osprey and other raptors. A pair of Sandhill Cranes nested here this summer and had two offspring\, all four of which are often seen at the edge of the marsh. \nThis trip will consist totally of walking the loop trail around the marsh which is a little over two miles long. But walking will be leisurely and over flat terrain with lots of stops to view wildlife. Parts of the trails may be damp or wet\, so waterproof footwear is advised. Binoculars are necessary to see birds well and are also highly advised. To make your trip more comfortable we suggest bringing water. There are no restrooms available at SVWA\, but there is plenty of privacy in the woods. Restrooms are available at Caesar Creek SP where we will meet. This trip is expected to last at least until noon. Come on out and join Ryan for what should prove to be a unique field trip on what will likely be a beautiful autumnal day. If you have any questions feel free to contact Ryan. \nDirections: To get to Caesar Creek State Park from Cincinnati\, take I-71 north from its intersection with I-275 and drive about 34 miles north to SR 73 (exit # 45). Turn left/west onto SR 73 and go about 5.4 miles to the Caesar Creek SP entrance. Turn right into the Park and follow signs to the swimming beach. Look for our leader Ryan parked near the north end of the beach. It is a large parking lot but Ryan should be easy to spot at this time of day. Ryan will caravan us over to nearby Spring Valley WA from there. \nThe ODNR Spring Valley WA website (includes a map) \nhttps://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/spring-valley-wildlife-area \nSVWA Map: \nhttps://ohiodnr.gov/static/documents/wildlife/wildlife-area-maps/springvalley.pdf \nCaesar Creek State Park: \nhttps://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/caesar-creek-state-park \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/fall-birding-and-herping-field-trip/
LOCATION:Caesar Creek Beach\, OH\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T090000
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SUMMARY:Botanical and Migrant Bird Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Location: Spring Grove Cemetery \nDate: Sunday\, September 29th\, 2024 \nMeet: 9:00 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 as well as the fall migration of birds. Come out and join ASO Board Member\, UC professor\, and expert botanist and naturalist Denis Conover as he leads us on an early autumnal morning walk through the beautiful grounds of Spring Grove Cemetery. This is a beautiful time of the year and the fall color season should just be getting under way.  \nThe southbound migration of songbirds (including warblers) and other species will still be underway. Our leader Denis is known foremost as a botanist but he has a great love and knowledge of birds of which many species should be seen. As we walk Denis will also identify the tremendous diversity of trees\, shrubs\, leaves and other plants that can be found here and expound on their ecology. Denis will also point out our native flora\, invasive species\, ornamental plantings and early fall color as well as show us some of the national and state champion trees found here. Denis has a great interests in all aspects of natural history and he will be sure to point out any other fauna we are sure to run across. So why not come along and join Denis on what should be a glorious fall morning and gain some tips and insight on birds and plant identification and their natural history.  \nParticipants should be prepared for a few hours of steady walking\, most of which will be relatively flat and on pavement and at a leisurely pace. But there will also be some walking off pavement on trails or in damp or wet grass. This field trip will be about a four hour walk. Of course participants can leave at any point they would like. We suggest wearing good waterproof footwear (wet/damp grass). Binoculars are not necessary to see plants but are recommended if you want to see birds clearly. Restrooms are available at the cemetery office. If you have any questions feel free to contact Denis. \nDirections: The 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 and look for Denis.  \nSpring Grove Cemetery website: \nhttps://www.springgrove.org/locations/spring-grove-cemetery-arboretum/ \nSpring Grove Cemetery Map: \nhttps://www.springgrove.org/resource/maps/ \n(Contributed by Jay Stenger)
URL:https://cincinnatiaudubon.org/event/botanical-and-migrant-bird-field-trip/
LOCATION:Spring Grove Cemetery\, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45232\, United States
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