INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY

"CELEBRATING PARTNERSHIPS"
SATURDAY, MAY 8,  2010 &
SUNDAY, May 9, 2010

History of International Migratory Bird Day - IMBD

IMBD was created in 1993 by visionaries at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center and the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. From 1995 to 2006, the program was under the direction of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Because of its consistent growth, IMBD is now the premier education project of Environment for the Americas. IMBD continues to focus attention on one of the most important and spectacular events in the life of a migratory bird -- its journey between its summer and winter homes. Today, it is celebrated in Canada, the U.S., Mexico and Central America through bird festivals and bird walks, education programs, and Bird Day! We invite you to join us in this important celebration.
 

ACTIVITIES AT BLACK SWAMP BIRD OBSERVATORY

SPECIAL IMBD GIFT SHOP HOURS
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
(IMBD HOURS ONLY!)
Special prices on books, clothing, and other merchandise!
Check out our used book sale too!

OHIO WILDLIFE LEGACY STAMPS, FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS,
AND JR. DUCK STAMPS FOR SALE!
Buy any one of these stamps and receive your very own
BSBO PRIDE bracelet!

OPTICS FOR SALE
Saturday, May 8
The experts from the Time and Optics Company
will be available throughout the day to give demonstrations
of spotting scopes and binoculars!

THE BSBO BIRDERS CAFE
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Delicious and eco-friendly boxed lunches,
grilled hotdogs, drinks, chips, and more.

ACTIVITIES AT THE MAGEE MARSH BOARDWALK

BLACK SWAMP BIRD OBSERVATORY
HOSTED ACTIVITIES:
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TOM BARTLETT'S BIG SIT FUNDRAISER
Saturday, May 8 from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Stop by and visit with
Tom Bartlett and make your pledge to support
BSBO research and education

SONGBIRD-BANDING DEMO
Saturday, May 8
Sunday, May 9
7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
See those elusive warblers
up close and personal!

AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS
Saturday, May 8
1 – 3 p.m.
Our favorite authors & photographers; Kenn Kaufman, Jim Mollenkopf, Laura Erickson, John Robinson, John Ritzenthaler,
Sally Deems-Mogyrody, Bryan Holliday, and Russell Reynolds, the winner of the 2010 Wildlife Legacy Stamp Photo Contest.

NECK MASSAGES BY LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPISTS FROM
IN-TOUCH THERAPY CENTER
Saturday, May 8
2 - 6:00 p.m.
Let the trained professionals from
In-Touch cure your warbler neck!

BSBO BOARDWALK GIFT SHOP
Saturday, May 8
Sunday, May 9
7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You don’t need to tear yourself away from the trail…
look for the big yellow tent
where you can purchase a Biggest Week t-shirt,
field guides, and other fantastic merchandise!


CONSERVATION & NATURE ORGANIZATION BOOTHS
Saturday, May 8
Sunday, May 9
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

BSBO BIRD GUIDES
All day Saturday & Sunday
Look for our volunteer staff on the boardwalk throughout the weekend,
wearing BSBO vests and answering your tough ID
questions… they are always willing to help!

 

FRIENDS OF MAGEE MARSH
HOSTED ACTIVITIES:
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THE FRIENDS OF MAGEE MARSH
BOARDWALK GIFT SHOP
Saturday, May 8
Shirts, books, posters and more!

 

OTHER VENDORS & ACTIVITIES:
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FOOD CART
Saturday May 8
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: Courtesy of the Lake Erie Waterfowlers
 

ACTIVITIES AT THE SPORTSMAN'S MIGRATORY
BIRD CENTER

VISITOR CENTER HOURS
Daily from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Coffee & donuts

FRIENDS OF MAGEE MARSH GIFT SHOP DAILY
 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Check out our new warbler items!

Saturday, May 8
CARVERS will be on hand
demonstrating and selling their crafts

Just for kids: "FLYING WILD"
stations will be set up outside the Bird Center
with hands-on bird activities

Raffle for free IMBD shirts

BACK TO THE WILD
Learn about the important work done by Mona Rutger
and see the raptors she uses in her educational programs
 

ACTIVITIES AT OTTAWA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

VISITOR CENTER HOURS
Daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Book store, displays and an observation deck

REFUGE SELF-GUIDED AUTO TOUR
Saturday, May 8
Entrance gate opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m.
Exit gate closes at 6:30 p.m.

FAMILIES & BEGINNER BIRDWATCHER BIRD WALKS
Saturday, May 8
Sunday, May 9
Guided bird walk at Ottawa NWR
Offered in Spanish, see below.
Meet at the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
FREE

Trae a toda tú familia a compartir esta  magnífica experiencia. Tenemos guías que hablan español y prestamos binoculares. El guía le introducirá en el mundo de las aves, no hace falta experiencia.

ACTIVITIES & GAMES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Saturday, May 8
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 

ACTIVITIES AT MAUMEE BAY NATURE CENTER

VISITOR CENTER HOURS
Daily from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Saturday, May 8
MORNING REFRESHMENTS

Including shade-grown coffee,

and bakery-fresh rolls and pastries

ONGOING: CHILDREN'S CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES

8 a.m. - BIRD BANDING DEMONSTRATION

Witness first hand the colorful beauty of these migratory songbirds
 (A bird in the hand…)

12 p.m. - SLIDE SHOW ON BIRD MIGRATION

The journey these birds undertake is absolutely incredible!

Take a rest, see some great slides and learn more!

2 p.m. - BIRD HIKE ALONG THE BOARDWALK           
Naturalist-led walk and songbird identification.

For more info call 419 836-9117