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2019 Birding with the Stars

We're pleased to offer these special opportunities to spend time in the field with some of the stars of the birding world. All of these celebrities have graciously agreed to donate their time, so 100% of the proceeds from these walks will benefit bird research and education!

BIRDING WITH KENN AND KIMBERLY KAUFMAN: BIRDS AND BLOOMS MAGAZINE

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​Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
Where: Maumee Bay State Park 
​Meeting Spot: Maumee Bay State Park Nature Center
Fee: $50 donation to participate
Registration required 
Limited to 20 participants!

Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman are considered one of America's top "birding couples." They've dedicated their lives to the cause of birding and bird conservation, and traveled the globe in pursuit of some of the world's most bizarre and beautiful birds. No matter how far they roam, though, the Kaufmans have a special fondness for Northwest Ohio and Magee Marsh -- and they can't wait to share the experience with you. This walk always sells out VERY quickly, so plan to reserve your spot as soon as registration opens.


BIRDING WITH DAVID SIBLEY & KENN KAUFMAN

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Date: Monday, May 6
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
Where: Maumee Bay State Park 
​Meeting Spot: Maumee Bay State Park Nature Center
Fee: $150 donation to participate
Registration required 
Limited to 20 participants!

Don’t miss this chance the observe birds and learn from two of the top field birders and authors in the world. What is the value of walking the Maumee Bay State Park ground in search of migrants and having two field guide authors available to answer questions…PRICELESS. Kenn and David are both well known for their willingness to share their wealth of knowledge. You will leave this walk having learned a field guides amount of information. This is an opportunity you do not want to pass up!


BIRDING WITH TOM STEPHENSON AND SCOTT WHITTLE:
THE GUYS WHO LITERALLY WROTE THE BOOK ON WARBLERS!

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Date: Tuesday, May 7
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
Where: Magee Marsh
Meeting Spot: Division of Wildlife tent, at the west end of the boardwalk
Click here to see a map
Fee: $50 donation to participate
Registration required 
Limited to 20 participants! 

We're just so tickled to offer this incredible opportunity to spend the morning birding with Tom and Scott. Not only did they write the quintessential guide to warblers, they're also really nice guys, too! Tom and Scott have graciously agreed to donate 100% of the proceeds from this trip to the Ohio Young Birders Club. Not only are you getting an amazing morning of birding, you're helping to support a great cause, too! 


BIRDING WITH DAVID SIBLEY

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Date: Tuesday, May 7
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
Where: Maumee Bay State Park
Meeting Spot: Maumee Bay State Park Nature Center
Click here to see a map
Fee: $50 donation to participate
Registration required 
Limited to 20 participants! 

Stroll along the trails of the Maumee Bay State Park with David Sibley! Take this opportunity to bird with and learn from one of the top field guide authors in the country.  This is a great chance to not  only discuss bird identification and behavior,  but trees with the man who wrote the guides.


BIRDING WITH JEFF & LIZ GORDON

nActivity Level: EASY
Date: Wednesday, May 8
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Meeting Location: Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, Divison of Wildlife Tent, West Boardwalk Entrance
​Click here to see a map
Fee: $50 donation to participate
Registration required
Limited to 20 participants

NO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED

Join American Birding Association President, Jeff Gordon, and First Lady, Liz Gordon, in search of neo-tropical migrant at Mage Marsh. Jeff and Liz are well known for their fun and engaging approach to birding. No one who participates on this field trip will escape without having an amazing time! This walk also offers the opportunity to chat with the Gordons about the past 50 years of the ABA and what the next 50 years hold. 


BIRDING WITH RICHARD CROSSLEY

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​Activity Level: EASY
​Date: Friday, May 10
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
Meeting Spot: Maumee Bay Nature Center
Fee: $50 donation to participate
Registration required 
Limited to 20 participants!
No transportation provided 


Ramble around Maumee Bay State Park with noted bird ID expert and field guide author (The Shorebird Guide and Crossley ID Guide series), Richard Crossley. Maumee Bay State Park provides multiple habitat types to search for some of the 278 species (35 species of warblers) recorded on eBird. Multiple wetlands, prairies, and uplands provide a picturesque backdrop for Richard to share his knowledge on how he observes birds.

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