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Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM - LIVE meeting!
Spying on Kestrels! American Kestrel Conservation at The Wilds Presenter: Genelle Uhrig, M.Sc Location: Western Reserve Land Conservancy Headquarters 3850 Chagrin River Road, Moreland Hills, OH Learn about the current status of American Kestrels, a species of concern in Ohio, and how The Wilds has strived to conserve this species across reclaimed and restored minelands. Hear from Genelle Uhrig, the young ecologist who received a grant from KBC’s Ohio Avian Project Initiative (OAPI) for her research on American Kestrels. She’ll share images from inside nest boxes and share what she learned through her research. Join us at this lovely location deep in the Chagrin River valley. A bird walk in the area will precede Genelle's talk. |
Genelle Uhrig, M.Sc., Director of Ecology at
The Wilds in Cumberland, OH, is a Conservation Biologist with 8 years of experience in field ecology and conservation genetics. She specializes in non-invasive genetic studies utilizing scat and environmental DNA (eDNA) for species and individual ID, and parentage analyses. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries and Wildlife from Michigan State University and a Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Ms. Uhrig has worked with a variety of aquatic and terrestrial wildlife species and currently works with native species reintroduction efforts at The Wilds, including Eastern hellbenders and the federally threatened, state endangered American burying beetle. In addition to working with native Ohio wildlife species, Ms. Uhrig also oversees restoration efforts at The Wilds. This event has limited capacity and first invitation to attend will be sent to KBC members. Event will be open to non-members if space allows. A recording will likely be available at a later date. Check here for updates. |
May 4, 2024, 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM
Field Trip to Richfield Heritage Preserve Please note updated address Address: 3771 Oviatt Road, Richfield, OH Leader: Fred Dinkelbach Register by emailing info@kirtlandbirdclub.org if you'd like to be notified of a change of date or cancellation - please include your phone number. Let us know if you'd like to borrow binoculars for this field trip. |
In Richfield Township, just over the Summit County line south of Brecksville, lies the Richfield Heritage Preserve: a 336-acre mostly-forested park with hiking and bridle trails. Beginning as an estate of the Kirby family, it was sold to the Cleveland Girl Scout Council in 1937 when it became known as Crowell Hilaka, which it remained until 2011. In 2014 Richfield Village and Richfield Township voters approved jointly purchasing the property and in 2016 it became the Richfield Heritage Preserve.
Click HERE for information about Richfield Heritage Preserve.
Click HERE for information about the Friends of Richfield Heritage Preserve.
Click HERE for an eBird Bar Chart for the Richfield Heritage Preserve.
Click HERE for information about Richfield Heritage Preserve.
Click HERE for information about the Friends of Richfield Heritage Preserve.
Click HERE for an eBird Bar Chart for the Richfield Heritage Preserve.
May 7, 2024, 8:00 AM
Field Trip to Magee Marsh Wildlife Area Address: 13229 State Route 2, Oak Harbor Leaders: Patty Kellner & Paula Lozano Register at info@kirtlandbirdclub.org for meeting location. Magee Marsh is 2000 acres of wetlands situated on Lake Erie. It has been named none of the top ten bird watching sites in the country. Four trails are open for birding, with the Magee Marsh Bird Trail or Boardwalk the most popular. |
Spring News:
Starting Sunday, April 14th - Sunday Spring Bird Walks!
These weekly walks continue until Sunday, May 19th. They take place at multiple locations around northeast Ohio and are a great way to start learning birds. All walks are new birder friendly. Click HERE for more information.
Sad but important lesson from the death of Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl who mesmerized New Yorkers and birders around the world.
Laura Erickson, a nationally renowned birder, writer, and radio host who has presented programs to Kirtland Bird Club in the past, wrote a moving piece for her blog (For the Birds" about Flacco and his demise called Flaco: Post-Mortem, the FIVE fundamental freedoms. She's kindly allowed us to share it. Click HERE to read it - or listen to it.
Keep an eye out for pop-up and kids' bird walks - check the Northeast Ohio Regional Bird Calendar or join our email list to be notified of all of our events! Let us know what interests you!
In the meantime, check out additional resources under the MORE tab (above right on this page).
Starting Sunday, April 14th - Sunday Spring Bird Walks!
These weekly walks continue until Sunday, May 19th. They take place at multiple locations around northeast Ohio and are a great way to start learning birds. All walks are new birder friendly. Click HERE for more information.
Sad but important lesson from the death of Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl who mesmerized New Yorkers and birders around the world.
Laura Erickson, a nationally renowned birder, writer, and radio host who has presented programs to Kirtland Bird Club in the past, wrote a moving piece for her blog (For the Birds" about Flacco and his demise called Flaco: Post-Mortem, the FIVE fundamental freedoms. She's kindly allowed us to share it. Click HERE to read it - or listen to it.
Keep an eye out for pop-up and kids' bird walks - check the Northeast Ohio Regional Bird Calendar or join our email list to be notified of all of our events! Let us know what interests you!
In the meantime, check out additional resources under the MORE tab (above right on this page).
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