Join the partners of the

HOCKING VALLEY BIRDING TRAIL

For the 5th annual International Migratory Bird Weekend

May 7-9, 2010

Join area naturalists, biologists and birding enthusiasts to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day, May 8th 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.

 

Friday May 7, 20 , 2010

 

Hocking Valley Birding Trail presents; SCHOOL DAY DAYS Celebrates International Migratory Bird Day at Hocking Hills State Park

Do you have a 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th grader? Then were looking for you for an entire day dedicated to birds and the environment. Public, privateand home school groups are all welcome…and best of all its free! If your school has not already been contacted please call the naturalist at(740) 385-8003 ext.213 or (740)596-3030 for more information.

 

 

Saturday May 8, 2010

10:00 AM – Preschooler Birding at Clear Creek Metropark Barnebey-Hambleton Picnic Area

Bring your 3-5 year old to listen to a story about birds and try to see and hear them in the skies, woods, and fields. Visit www.metroparks.net for directions or call 740-969-8210 for more information.

 

9 AM – Spring Migration Bird Walk at Lake Hope State Park – Join the naturalist 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 one of our avian naturalist 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.

 

 

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 location hosts will be on hand to answer any questions and offer help with your next outing. Talks and demonstrations throughout the afternoon reception will include such programs as: “Bird Feeding and Food Preferences”, “Hand Feeding Hummingbirds”, “Woodpeckers of the Hocking Valley”, “Live Raptor

 

 

9 PM - Owl Prowl - Hocking Hills State Park, Rock House

Meet the naturalist at the Rock House shelter to discover, look at and listen for these nocturnal avian hunters. For more information call (740) 385-8003.

 

 

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Sunday May 9, 2010

8 AM – Warblers & Wildflowers at Wahkeena Nature Preserve

 Meet with preserve manager Tom Shisler to discover the unique diversity of Wahkeena. From the minute you get out of the car, this birding hotspot will not disappoint and the colorful show of wildflowers will add to the adventure. Admission: $3 per person, OHS members free and for more information call 1-800-297-1883

 

8:00 AM Bird Hike on the HockHocking Adena Bikeway

Join with Wayne National Forest biologist, Lynda Andrews, in viewing birds along the Hocking River corridor. The hike will begin at the Glen Ebon (Co. Rd. 4) intersection and proceed north toward Nelsonville. Hiking along the river through cliff faces, mature forest and agricultural fields offers the possibility of viewing a variety of birds. County Road 4 is located by turning west off of U.S. Hwy 33 at Nelsonville Mobile Home Parts and Supplies (between Nelsonville and The Plains). Parking is available after crossing the bridge. For more information call 740/753-0550

 

8:00 AM Birding Stroll at Waterloo Wildlife Station

Join area naturalist Heike Perko for a stroll through Waterloo wildlife area. Enjoy area warblers, woodland passerine birds and maybe even a wild turkey. Meet at the wildlife station just off either state route 278 or 356 in the Zaleski/Lake Hope

region.