Backyard Naturalist
Migrating Waterfowl & Winter Birds of NE Ohio via Zoom
Once the pretty summer songbirds have departed for points south, what do birders do? They put on another layer of cloths and go looking for waterfowl – Ducks, Geese, Swans, Loons, Grebes & Gulls. This presentation showcases these hardy visitors along with Hawks, Owls and...
Owls of Ohio
via Zoom
12 species of owls have been spotted in Ohio. Several are residents, some are migrants and a few are accidental visitors. Interesting owl trivia will be revealed. Some tips on how, when and where to spot owls will be shared. You must register in advance...
A Bird’s Eye View
via Zoom
A BIRD’S EYE VIEW – THE SENSORY WORLD OF BIRDS presented by Sarah Mabey, PhD Did you know that a bird’s eyesight is more than seven times keener than yours? Birds experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the world in a radically different way...
A Birding Trip to Cuba
via Zoom
A BIRDING TRIP TO CUBA presented by Ami Horowitz Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean. Although it is separated from mainland America by less than 100 miles, Cuba has many endemic bird species, which draws birders from around the world. Join us for...
Don’t touch that nest!
via Zoom
DON’T TOUCH THAT NEST – (or can you?) presented by Jim Tomko Did you know that you may be breaking a federal law by disturbing nesting birds or possessing a feather or egg collection? Learn about the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1916 and how...
Summer Birds of NE Ohio
via Zoom
Did you know that more than 50 species of birds travel hundreds, even thousands, of miles each spring just to raise a family in NE Ohio? One species, the Bobolink, flies 4,500 miles one-way from Paraguay/Uruguay to the hay fields of Geauga and Portage Counties....
Intro to eBird
Third Thursday Series (via Zoom)
eBird is the Citizen Science database for birders from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. This live online tour will introduce you to many of its popular features and answer the question “what’s in it for me?”. It can keep track of all your bird sightings,...
Why Field Guides Change
Third Thursday Series (via Zoom)
Why does my field guide keep changing? Dr. Andy Jones from the Cleveland Natural History Museum will explain changes in taxonomy and why bird names change. Registration is required and you can use this link for registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsc-qvqD8rE9R51h02akWKwFI6eg-XnH3G After registering, you will receive a...
Terminal Velocity
Third Thursday Series (via Zoom)
Terminal Velocity: The Saga of the Falcons and the Tower The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest bird in the world, capable of spectacular dives in pursuit of their prey, reaching speeds of 200+ mph! They are a majestic, awe-inspiring and cosmopolitan species that seems to...
Why Field Guides Change
Third Thursday Series (via Zoom)
Why does my field guide keep changing? Dr. Andy Jones from the Cleveland Natural History Museum will explain changes in taxonomy and why bird names change. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvfuqvqTotHdxSe_JUQm-B2pLHiZBf7eao After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information...
