|
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 8:00 am
Field Trip to Frohring Meadows Leaders: Michelle Brosius & Bob Opper Address: 16780 Savage Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio Meeting place: the end of the 2nd parking area by Katydid Lodge This trip was rained out in 2023, but we're going to try it again - Frohring Meadows is a great place to see birds! Register by emailing info@kirtlandbirdclub.org if you'd like to be notified of a change of date or cancellation - please include your phone number. |
Frohring Meadows, a 298-acre park in Geauga County, offers trails through prairie, wet sedge meadow, and woodland habitats. Michelle Brosius, Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society's field trip coordinator will lead this trip with her uncle Bob Opper and long time birding mentor. They have been amazed at the variety of species they've found in April, including Savannah Sparrow, Eastern Meadowlark, Eastern Bluebird, Tree Swallow, Brown Thrasher, Killdeer, Virginia Rail, Wilson's Snipe, and Sora. We welcome you for this joint field trip with Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society.
Click HERE to for a trail map of Frohring Meadows
Click HERE for an eBird Bar Chart for Frohring Meadows
Click HERE to see future field trips
Click HERE to see past field trip reports
Click HERE to for a trail map of Frohring Meadows
Click HERE for an eBird Bar Chart for Frohring Meadows
Click HERE to see future field trips
Click HERE to see past field trip reports
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM - LIVE meeting!
Spying on Kestrels! American Kestrel Conservation at The Wilds Presenter: Genelle Uhrig, M.Sc Location: Western Reserve Land Conservancy Headquarters 3850 Chagrin River Road, Moreland Hills, OH Learn about the current status of American Kestrels, a species of concern in Ohio, and how The Wilds has strived to conserve this species across reclaimed and restored minelands. Hear from Genelle Uhrig, the young ecologist who received a grant from KBC’s Ohio Avian Project Initiative (OAPI) for her research on American Kestrels. She’ll share images from inside nest boxes and share what she learned through her research. Join us at this lovely location deep in the Chagrin River valley. A bird walk in the area will precede Genelle's talk. |
Genelle Uhrig, M.Sc.,Director of Ecology at The Wilds in Cumberland, OH, is a Conservation Biologist with 8 years of experience in field ecology and conservation genetics. She specializes in non-invasive genetic studies utilizing scat and environmental DNA (eDNA) for species and individual ID, and parentage analyses. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries and Wildlife from Michigan State University and a Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Ms. Uhrig has worked with a variety of aquatic and terrestrial wildlife species and currently works with native species reintroduction efforts at The Wilds, including Eastern hellbenders and the federally threatened, state endangered American burying beetle. In addition to working with native Ohio wildlife species, Ms. Uhrig also oversees restoration efforts at The Wilds.
This event has limited capacity and first invitation to attend will be sent to KBC members. Event will be open to non-members if space allows. A recording will likely be available at a later date. Check here for updates. |
Spring News:
Monday April 8th - The Solar Eclipse!
Where to see it and what to do and not do to see it well and safely!
Starting Sunday, April 14th - Sunday Spring Bird Walks!
These weekly walks continue until Sunday, May 19th. They take place at multiple locations around northeast Ohio and are a great way to start learning birds. All walks are new birder friendly. Click HERE for more information.
Sad but important lesson from the death of Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl who mesmerized New Yorkers and birders around the world.
Laura Erickson, a nationally renowned birder, writer, and radio host who has presented programs to Kirtland Bird Club in the past, wrote a moving piece for her blog (For the Birds" about Flacco and his demise called Flaco: Post-Mortem, the FIVE fundamental freedoms. She's kindly allowed us to share it. Click HERE to read it - or listen to it.
Keep an eye out for pop-up and kids' bird walks - check the Northeast Ohio Regional Bird Calendar or join our email list to be notified of all of our events! Let us know what interests you!
In the meantime, check out additional resources under the MORE tab (above right on this page).
Monday April 8th - The Solar Eclipse!
Where to see it and what to do and not do to see it well and safely!
Starting Sunday, April 14th - Sunday Spring Bird Walks!
These weekly walks continue until Sunday, May 19th. They take place at multiple locations around northeast Ohio and are a great way to start learning birds. All walks are new birder friendly. Click HERE for more information.
Sad but important lesson from the death of Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl who mesmerized New Yorkers and birders around the world.
Laura Erickson, a nationally renowned birder, writer, and radio host who has presented programs to Kirtland Bird Club in the past, wrote a moving piece for her blog (For the Birds" about Flacco and his demise called Flaco: Post-Mortem, the FIVE fundamental freedoms. She's kindly allowed us to share it. Click HERE to read it - or listen to it.
Keep an eye out for pop-up and kids' bird walks - check the Northeast Ohio Regional Bird Calendar or join our email list to be notified of all of our events! Let us know what interests you!
In the meantime, check out additional resources under the MORE tab (above right on this page).
ABOUT KBC
Kirtland Bird Club was founded in 1940 and named after Dr. Jared Kirtland who is the namesake for Kirtland Warbler.
|
JOIN KBC $20 Single Membership
$30 Family Membership $10 Student Membership |
DONATE TO KBC
KBC is a 501c3 nonprofit member-based organization. Donations and memberships are fully tax-deductible.
|