June

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at  7:30 p.m.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History

"Golden Birds and Golden Opportunities
for Birders in Geauga County"

Although not the migration “highway” of the lakefront, Geauga’s variety of forest types, glacial wetlands, streams, reservoirs and Amish farm country host a wonderful variety of birds, including rare northern nesters, “prairie passerines”, and wintering raptors. Dan Best, Senior Naturalist – Geauga Park District, presents an overview of Geauga County birdlife through the seasons.

Dan will also provide an update on the Upper Cuyahoga River Prothonotary Warbler Nesting Project, now entering its 18th year.

Guests are welcome!

About Dan
Dan is a northcoast naturalist and his home range is the Western Reserve . He grew up in Avon Lake, Ohio and lived and birded in the Cleveland area his whole life. He has a bachelor's degree in Environmental Interpretation from Ohio State University's School of Natural Resources. At present he is a naturalist with the Geauga Park District. Prior to 1979 he was a Naturalist at the Shaker Lakes Regional Nature Center. 

He started his career in natural science as a spring bird walk leader at Huntington Reservation in 1975. He was a field leader for OSU Ornithology class field trips in 1977 and 1978. He continues to lead various bird outings for Geauga Park District.

No meetings in July & August

KBC Field Trips

Saturday, June 6th, 2009
8:00-11:00 a.m. 

Eldon Russell Park, Geauga County, Ohio

As a follow up to Dan Bests Wednesday program, we will walk where the nesting Prothonotary Warblers are. This is an area of good songbird diversity: swamp and upland forest, meadow and shrub thickets.

Meet at the parking lot of the park.

Directions: From the west; 480 East to 422 East, from the north or south on I-271 to 422 East; then 20 miles to Rapeids Road (CR-1), turn left and go 2.7 miles, turn right and go .2 miles to park.

Saturday, June 13, 2009
Van Trip to Oak Openings Preserve
Leader: Henry Burton

Target species: Nesters; Lark Sparrow, Blue Grosbeak, Summer Tanager, Red-headed Woodpecker

Departure east: From 1173 Sylvania Rd.,Cleveland Hts., 5 a.m. (Sylvania is off of Noble, South of Monticello & North of Mayfield)

Departure west: From Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, Wolfe Rd, Bay Village,  5:30 a.m.

Note: Bring a lunch. There will be numerous restroom stops and dinner will be at a location decided on the way home. The minimum number of participants is 8 people; at that level cost is $35 per person; there is a 10 person maximum and if there are ten the cost is $30 per person. For more information contact Henry at 216-255-1919.

 

July

 Saturday, July 18, 2009
Dragonflies, Damselflies, Butterflies &
all else that flies!
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
1600 Bell Street, South Russell, Geauga County
Host & leader: Linda Gilbert

Target species: Butterflies, dragonflies, damselflies  & nesting birds

Directions to 1600 Bell Street:  I-271 to SR-422 east to SR-306 north. Turn right (east) on Bell Street. Watch for KBC sign on south side of Bell Street and park at end of driveway by the picnic shelter. 

Note: Potluck picnic will follow the walk. Bring a dish to share and your tableware.

Friends and family welcome
 

August

Sunday, August 16, 2009
Bellevue Sky Ponds
8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Leader: Paula Lozano
Target species: Migrating shorebirds 

Directions: Meet at the railroad tracks on SR-18 southwest of Bellevue, Ohio. Take the Ohio turnpike west to the SR-4 exit. Go south on SR-4 and bear right on SR-113. Keep straight onto SR-18 and head south on SR-18 until you reach the railroad tracks.