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Aug 18, 2010, 11:37:02 AM8/18/10
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
It's transition time in the birding world! Are you ready? The
breeding season is winding down and the birds are preparing or
beginning migration. My oldest daughter and I spent a morning out at
Conneaut a couple weeks ago weeding through shorebirds on the mudflat
in the harbor area -- wow, they are challenging! But we had some good
looks and felt comfortable with our ID conclusions -- still need more
practice on that group and this is a good time of year to be doing
that!
In my backyard, the silence bird song days of July and early August
are giving way to snippets of song from adult birds who are no doubt
glad to have the rest of the year off from the kids! The house wren,
song sparrow, and the Baltimore oriole are singing softly here and
there during the day. Last evening, while enjoying an outdoor concert
at Holden, a friend and I observed an assortment of swallows, some
purple martins, and a half dozen nighthawks feeding over the fields
along Sperry Rd. They are gathering up and starting to move south.
And so we begin Lake Metroparks FALL DAY TRIPS! They are posted on
the website and ready for you! The two overnight trips to Point Pelee
and Kelley's Island are close to full, but don't be discouraged. Put
your name on the waiting list -- someone may change their mind. And
registration for the December trip to Niagara is opening today. Here
are the details -- you can register by calling 440-358-7275 right now!
Niagara Falls Birding—Winter Gulls, Ducks and Owls
We’ll explore Niagara Falls, Canada searching for loons, gulls, long-
tailed ducks and more as we drive
along the Niagara River and the Niagara Escarpment. Lodging in
downtown Niagara Falls is walking
distance from world famous attractions.
Fee: $275 per person double occupancy, $100 per person single
supplement
Saturday, December 11, 8 a.m. through Sunday, December 12, 6 p.m.
Here is a link to the complete summary of the fall birding programs:
http://www.lakemetroparks.com/programs/activities/documents/Bird-Watching-Events-Sept--Dec-2010.pdf
And finally, a reminder that Blackbrook Audubon Club is conducting 3
survey bird walks at Beaty Landing every month on the 2nd and 4th
Sundays (at 8 a.m.) and 3rd Wednesday (at 7 p.m.). Admission is free.
Meet at 417 E. Walnut St., Painesville. This little park is an
interesting spot -- we've seen yellowed breasted chat there most of
the summer, heard white-eye vireos, and earlier this month, they
spotted an immature mourning warbler! Visit Blackbrook's website for
a preview of their upcoming fall agenda and for information on joining
this bird friendly group! http://www.blackbrookaudubon.org
Keep birding!!
Mary Huey
Interpretive Naturalist
Lake Metroparks
mh...@lakemetroparks.com
It's transition time in the birding world! Are you ready? The
breeding season is winding down and the birds are preparing or
beginning migration. My oldest daughter and I spent a morning out at
Conneaut a couple weeks ago weeding through shorebirds on the mudflat
in the harbor area -- wow, they are challenging! But we had some good
looks and felt comfortable with our ID conclusions -- still need more
practice on that group and this is a good time of year to be doing
that!
In my backyard, the silence bird song days of July and early August
are giving way to snippets of song from adult birds who are no doubt
glad to have the rest of the year off from the kids! The house wren,
song sparrow, and the Baltimore oriole are singing softly here and
there during the day. Last evening, while enjoying an outdoor concert
at Holden, a friend and I observed an assortment of swallows, some
purple martins, and a half dozen nighthawks feeding over the fields
along Sperry Rd. They are gathering up and starting to move south.
And so we begin Lake Metroparks FALL DAY TRIPS! They are posted on
the website and ready for you! The two overnight trips to Point Pelee
and Kelley's Island are close to full, but don't be discouraged. Put
your name on the waiting list -- someone may change their mind. And
registration for the December trip to Niagara is opening today. Here
are the details -- you can register by calling 440-358-7275 right now!
Niagara Falls Birding—Winter Gulls, Ducks and Owls
We’ll explore Niagara Falls, Canada searching for loons, gulls, long-
tailed ducks and more as we drive
along the Niagara River and the Niagara Escarpment. Lodging in
downtown Niagara Falls is walking
distance from world famous attractions.
Fee: $275 per person double occupancy, $100 per person single
supplement
Saturday, December 11, 8 a.m. through Sunday, December 12, 6 p.m.
Here is a link to the complete summary of the fall birding programs:
http://www.lakemetroparks.com/programs/activities/documents/Bird-Watching-Events-Sept--Dec-2010.pdf
And finally, a reminder that Blackbrook Audubon Club is conducting 3
survey bird walks at Beaty Landing every month on the 2nd and 4th
Sundays (at 8 a.m.) and 3rd Wednesday (at 7 p.m.). Admission is free.
Meet at 417 E. Walnut St., Painesville. This little park is an
interesting spot -- we've seen yellowed breasted chat there most of
the summer, heard white-eye vireos, and earlier this month, they
spotted an immature mourning warbler! Visit Blackbrook's website for
a preview of their upcoming fall agenda and for information on joining
this bird friendly group! http://www.blackbrookaudubon.org
Keep birding!!
Mary Huey
Interpretive Naturalist
Lake Metroparks
mh...@lakemetroparks.com
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