Are you a brand new birder who's never been to The Biggest Week? 
The button below has some super helpful information just for YOU! 

First Time Birders

HIT THESE LINKS:

We offer our sincere gratitude to our logo artist, Darin Miller.
Visit a gallery of Darin's work HERE. 
PRE-REGISTRATION 
IS NOW CLOSED!
Walk-in registration will be available at the Registration Desk located in Maumee Bay State Park Lodge. 

Registration desk hours for the 2018 Biggest Week are:
Thursday, May 3, 12-7 PM
Friday, May 4, to Sunday, May 6, 10 AM - 7 PM
Monday, May 7, to Thursday, May 10, 12-7 PM
Friday, May 11, to Saturday, May 12, 10 AM - 7 PM
Sunday, May 13, 10 AM - 12 PM

For those of you already registered, this is the location and the times you are able to pick up your name badge.
​Thank you and see you soon!
The 2018 Visitors' Guide is here!  
Click the cover image to view the digital version. 
Super helpful information to read BEFORE you begin
​the registration process! 
OCTA and BSBO are offering a shuttle service through Magee Marsh! Click below to find out more!
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all the latest festival information!
*We NEVER share or sell your email! ​

Looking for Lodging?

 Planning your visit to NW Ohio and looking for lodging? START HERE! These businesses support bird conservation through membership in the Black Swamp Birds and Business Alliance! 

Biggest Week Conservation Fund 
Expand. Enhance. Enjoy.

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Logo by Scott Arvin
Promoting the cause of bird conservation is at the heart of The Biggest Week. Once again, The Biggest Week Team at Black Swamp Bird Observatory is honored to continue our annual Biggest Week Conservation Fund. 

100% of the proceeds donated to The Biggest Week Conservation Fund will be used for improving and expanding habitat for birds.

For NW Ohio migration updates,
follow the BSBO Birding Blog! 

2018 BIGGEST WEEK TOUR COMPANY PARTNERS

Alongside the greatest volunteers in the world, our Biggest Week Tour Company Partners provide world-class guiding services during the festival. Look for the folks wearing the gold caps with the word GUIDE on the back. They're always happy to help you find and identify birds! 
Click the logos to visit their websites! 

MAJOR SUPPORT
PROVIDED BY

WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR​ 2018 SPONSORS
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Kirtland's Warbler Sponsorship Level 

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Blackburnian Warbler Sponsorship Level

Cape May Warbler Sponsorship Level

Magnolia Warbler Sponsorship Level 

Yellow Warbler Sponsorship Level 

Myrtle Warbler Sponsorship Level