Join the partners of the

HOCKING VALLEY BIRDING TRAIL

For the 3rd annual

International Migratory Bird Weekend

May 9-11, 2008

Join area naturalists, biologists and birding enthusiasts to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day, May 10th 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.

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Friday May 9, 2008

Hocking Valley Birding Trail presents;

SCHOOL DAYS Celebrates

International Migratory Bird Day

at Ash Cave, 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, private and 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 for more information.

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Saturday May 10, 2008 Saturday Birders Reception at Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center 1:00 PM   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 will include such programs as:“Bird Feeding and Food Preferences”, “Hand Feeding Hummingbirds”, “Woodpeckers of the Hocking Valley”, “Live Bird Photography with ODNR photographer Mike Williams”…and much more!!

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Saturday May 10, 2008

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 the Clearcreek metropark 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.

 

9 PM - Owl Prowl - Hocking Hills State  Park, Conkle’s Hollow - Meet the naturalist 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.

 

 

 

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Sunday May 11, 2008

8 AM – Warblers & Wildflowers at Wahkeena Nature Preserve – Meet with

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 AM Bird Hike at Rutherford Wetland -

Join with Wayne National Forest biologist, Lynda Andrews, in viewing birds at the newest addition to the

Hocking Valley Birding Trail. The hike will traverse the accessible Ora E. Anderson Nature trail. Rutherford wetland is a 20-acre wetland that supports a diversity of avian fauna. The wetland is located on St. Rt. 278 about 1.5 miles north of Carbon Hill.  For more information call 740/753-0550.

 

1 PM – Raptors at Rocky Outdoor Gear Store - Join the Hocking Hills State Park naturalist 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 ext.213