COLUMBUS, OH - Bird and wildlife enthusiasts are invited to attend the Lake Erie Wing Watch, a birding extravaganza taking place at Lorain County Vocational School in Oberlin, April 23-25, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
Wing Watch Weekend coincides with the spring migration of bird species, particularly warblers, thrushes and vireos as they make their way to spring and summer nesting and brooding areas. "This is an event for everyone, whether you are a beginner or expert birder," said Mary Warren, naturalist at Magee Marsh State Wildlife Area. "We'll have exhibits, bird identification sessions, field trips to birding hot spots in the area and even an eagle watch Sunday afternoon."
| EVENT SCHEDULE |
Fri, April 23
6:30 |
Reception and book signing (Julie Zickefoose), silent auction |
Fri, April 23
7:30 |
Program, Julie Zickefoose, natural history writer and artist |
Sat, April 24
9:00-4:00 pm |
Educational Birding Programs & Exhibits (see below) |
Sat, April 24
8:00-9:00pm |
Woodcock Watch Owl Prowl
Lorain County Metro Parks - Carlisle Reservation Equestrian Area |
Sun, April 25
8:00 am |
Morning Bird Hikes
at various sites |
Sun, April 25
2:00 pm |
Afternoon Eagle Watch
at various sites |
Keynote speaker Julie Zickefoose, a widely published natural history writer and artist, will give a talk on warblers Friday evening. Zickefoose has written and illustrated articles for Country Journal and Bird Watcher's Digest. Her illustration credits include The New Yorker and Smithsonian.
Visitors are welcome to attend part or all of the weekend. The cost to attend the entire weekend is $10, or $5 for Friday and $7 for Saturday. Sunday field trips are free. For more information on Lake Erie Wing Watch events contact Magee Marsh at 419-898-0960 or call the Division of Wildlife at 1-800-WILDLIFE.
| CLASSROOM SCHEDULE |
| Time |
Beginners Track |
Intermediate Track |
Birding Locations |
Home & Family |
|
| 9-10 am |
Beginning Birding
Gary Gerrone |
Shorebirds
Larry Richardson |
Birding in Ottawa County
Mary Warren |
Bird Feeding Basics
Lorain County
Metro Parks |
|
| 10-11 am |
Beginning Birding II
Gary Gerrone |
Waterfowl
Chris Grame |
Birding in Erie County
Lale Terveen |
Birdscaping
Kim Fredritz |
|
| 11-1 pm |
Lunch & Exhibitors |
Lunch & Exhibitors |
Lunch & Exhibitors |
Lunch & Exhibitors |
|
| 1-2 pm |
Birding by Ear
Gary Garrone |
Gulls
John Pogscnik |
Birding in Lorain County
Lorain County
Metro Parks |
Raptors
Lorain County
Metro Parks |
|
| 2-3 pm |
Birders Resources
Brian Caine - Wild Birds Unlimited |
Warblers
Larry Roche |
Birding in Cleveland Metroparks & Points East
Kevin Metcale |
Bluebirding
Lorain County Metro Parks |
|
| 3-4 pm |
Birder's Quiz
Carol Laininger |
Hawks
Black Swamp Bird Observatory |
Birding in Lake Erie Islands & Pelee
Kelleys Island Audubon |
Wing Watch
Raffle Results
Wing Watch Committee |