June

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at  7:30 p.m.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History

The authoritative Birds of the Cleveland Region states that “three hundred seventy-six species have been documented in the history of the Cleveland region…”  BOCR author, past KBC president and Cleveland Bird Calendar editor, and noted conservationist Larry Rosche returns to give an overview of the fascinating diversity of birds that we find in Northeast Ohio throughout the year, and will address your questions on when and where to find those more rare species you’ve been searching for.  

Larry Rosche is Conservationist Specialist for the Natural Areas Division, Conservation & Biodiversity Department, Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Larry is an Honorary Lifetime Member of the KBC, having served as Editor of the Cleveland Bird Calendar for 16 years and as a President. In addition to the BOCR, Larry authored Dragonflies and Damselflies of Northeast Ohio, edited the 1988 and 2004 editions of the Field Book of Birds of the Cleveland Region, co-authored the chapter on Cleveland area birding for the Birder’s Guide to Metropolitan Areas of North America; inventoried and atlased birds in eastern Ohio for the Ohio Department of Natural Areas and Preserves, reviewed all the distribution maps pertaining to Ohio birds for all of the Peterson Field Guides including Birds, Sibley’s Guide to Birds and the National Geographic Society’s Birds of North America.

Guests are welcome!

No meetings in July or August,
See you in September!

 

KBC Blockbusting for OBBAII
Saturday, June 5, 2010
8:00 AM to Noon

Data collection is underway for the second edition of the Ohio Breeding Bird Atlas. Join us as we survey the block assigned to KBC (Block 40D2SW; near Homerville) in this important statewide effort. Our block occupies an interesting area where the city meets farm country. Habitats are still varied and Greg Emmert of Wild Wood Lakes (who is a great birder himself, and was the only one in our last survey group to spot a chat!) has again given permission for us to survey their land. We will be looking for birds within “safe dates” for breeding, paying particularly attention to nest building or tending behaviors, eggs or fledglings. If you have been curious about Ohio Breeding Bird Atlas 2, this is a good introduction. Much useful information and further explanation is available at www.ohiobirds.org/obba2. It is hoped that KBC members will visit this sector on their own to continue to add data, as well as submitting data on other areas. Please email Scott at ScottVanV@gmail.com or call him at 757-943-0317 for more information or if you are willing to take riders or need a ride. We will meet a short distance from the campground where we’ll do the survey. Take I-71 south and exit on SR -224 west at Lodi. At the exit there is a McDonald’s on the left. We will meet there 8:00 AM; this location is about 54 miles from Cleveland.
 

July

Northwest Ohio Shorebird Banding Trip
Saturday, July 31, 2010

Leaving Cleveland metro-area 7 a.m.

We’ll visit a shorebird banding station in northwest Ohio with master bander Tom Bartlett. Tom will select a location the day before based on weather, migration, etc, but it would be either Ottawa NWR, Winnous Point or a private wetland in Sandusky.  Participation is limited to 20 participants (5 cars) in car pools. Each car can decide whether to bring lunch or have lunch in the area. We return in the late afternoon, time TBD depending on what birds are around. If you are willing to drive or wish to be a passenger (and contribute cash for gas!), contact Scott at ScottVanV@gmail.com or call 757-943-0317. First come, first served.

 

August

Pickerington Ponds
& Other Columbus Area Parks
Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010
(Day Trip)
Trip Leader: Eileen Zimlich

Join us in exploring this Columbus area IBA (Important Birding Area) where its wetlands are a magnet for migrating waterfowl and shore birds. Pickerington Ponds Metro Park is a 1,387-acre preserve containing some of the last glacial kettle lakes in Central Ohio. Over 260 species of birds have been recorded in the area. Rarities at Pickerington Ponds include: glossy ibis, American avocet, marbled godwit, American white pelican, surf scoter and little blue heron. Target species include: shorebirds and waterfowl, Osprey, Northern Harrier and fall migrants. There are several other parks in the area which we may visit.