Join the Partners of the
HOCKING VALLEY BIRDING TRAIL
For the 2nd annual
International Migratory Bird
Weekend
May 11-13, 2007
Join area naturalists,
biologists and birding enthusiasts to celebrate
International Migratory Bird Day, May 12th with a
weekend of events. All of these unique events are for both
new birders and long time birding fans.
We have an entire weekend
dedicated to our avian friends combined with great hiking
through the most scenic part of Ohio.
Visit us on the web at
www.birdhocking.com
for more details or call the individual area for specific
information about their event.
Friday May
11, 2007
9 PM
- Owl Prowl - Hocking Hills State Park, Conkle’s Hollow
Meet
the Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist, Pat Quackenbush, in the Conkle’s Hollow parking area to
discover, look at and listen for these nocturnal avian
hunters. For more information call (740) 385-8003.
9 AM – Spring Migration Bird Walk at Lake Hope State Park
–
Join the Lake Hope State
Park Naturalist, Dave Sapienza,
on a premier hike through the Lake Hope
region. Discover birds from the ridgetops to the lakeshore. For
more information call (740) 596-3030.
9 AM -
Birding Canoe Float Down the Hocking River
-
Join the Hocking Hills Canoe Livery and
Hocking
Hills State Park Naturalist, Pat Quackenbush,
for a float down the Hocking River. To make
reservations (special birding trail price of $20) and more
information call (740) 385-0523. Canoe float is
weather-dependant and requires a minimum number of
participants…so please call ahead.
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1:00 PM
Saturday Birders Reception at Old Man’s Cave Visitor
Center
Join with members of the Hocking Valley Birding Trail to
explore, plan future birding outings and get tips for
your next birding excursion.
Many of the local birding
locations will be on hand to answer any questions and
offer help with your next outing. Talks and
demonstrations throughout the afternoon will include
such programs as “Bird Feeding and Food Preferences”,
“Hand Feeding Hummingbirds”, “Woodpeckers of the Hocking
Valley”, “Bird Photography with ODNR photographer
Mike Williams”, Waterfowl ID …
and much more!! |
7 PM –
Raptors at Rocky Outdoor Gear Store
-
Join the
Hocking
Hills State Park Naturalist, Pat Quackenbush,
at the Boot Factory Grill for a live closer look at a few of the
region’s hunters from the sky. Located on St Rt. 33 in
Nelsonville and for more information call (740) 385-8003
Sunday May
13, 2007
8 AM –
Warblers & Wildflowers at Wahkeena Nature Preserve –
Meet with
Wahkeena Nature Preserve Manager, Tom Shisler, to discover the unique diversity of
Wahkeena. Admission: $3 per person, OHS members free and for
more information call
1-800-297-1883.
8:00 A.M.
Wildcat Hollow Warbler Watch
-
Join Wayne National Forest wildlife biologist, Lynda Andrews,
for a walk at one of the Forest's most popular hiking trails to
observe and identify spring
warblers. Appropriate footwear is a
must. Meet in the trailhead parking area. For more information
call 740/753-0550.
2:00 PM –
Turkey Tracking at Waterloo Wildlife Station
–
Join with Waterloo Wildlife Area Manager, Dave Swanson, and see how transmitters and receiving equipment are used by biologists to collect
information on survival, cause of death, and reproductive
success on a variety of wildlife species, including the wild
turkey. For more information call (740)
589-9923.
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