Hello Everyone,
Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO) is proud to host a Waterfowl
Identification Workshop presented by world-renowned bird expert, Kenn Kaufman, on March
21st, from 10:00 - noon in Port Clinton, Ohio. This workshop is offered as a
stand-alone option, or, as part of the Black Swamp Bird Observatory's Annual
Banquet & Weekend Celebration package. Here's a link to the registration
form with the price break down for the event.
_http://www.bsbobird.org/events/pdf/2009_Annual_Celebration_Reservation_Form.p
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(http://www.bsbobird.org/events/pdf/2009_Annual_Celebration_Reservation_Form.pdf)
Please join Kenn for a world-class workshop on Saturday, or, join the
Observatory for an entire weekend of celebrating birds, birding, and bird
conservation. BSBO’s banquet is open to everyone, and we encourage you to join us!
Our keynote speaker for Saturday night's banquet is Norman Smith, of
Massachusetts Audubon. Norman will be talking about his long-term study of Snowy Owls
at Boston's Logan Airport. His talk--lavishly illustrated with stunning
photos--takes us on a journey that spans a lifetime of interaction with what is
undoubtedly one of the world's most fascinating birds.
I had the great fortune of seeing Norman's talk during the Cape May Autumn
Weekend in 2008, and I immediately scheduled him to keynote our 2009 banquet.
Working for BSBO, and attending birding festivals all over the world, I have
been blessed with the opportunity to see many, many presentations about
birds and natural history. And this is, quite simply, one of the best programs I
have ever seen about birds.
This year's banquet takes place in and around Port Clinton, Ohio; a really
lovely town located within 30 minutes of birding hotspots such as Magee Marsh
and Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. BSBO has been working to form the BSBO
Business Alliance, a partnership with many local businesses working together
to promote this area's fabulous birding opportunities. Many of our business
partners are involved with the banquet this year, and thanks to their
support, most of our weekend activities take place within walking distance of the
hotel where we have a block of rooms reserved for just $29.99 per night! The
evening meal features local, organic ingredients, and, of course, shade-grown
coffee!
The Observatory has grown so much over the last few years. While our
commitment to migratory bird research remains as strong as ever, BSBO’s public
education and outreach programs have grown tremendously. We are providing a
valuable service to the people of this area, and the community is responding with
an outpouring of support. In a recent meeting with a local restaurant owner
about the importance of serving shade-grown coffee in his restaurant, he
offered me some advice about business operations at BSBO. When I thanked him for
it, he smiled and said, “Hey, it's my Observatory too.”
That's the kind of thing we'll be celebrating at this year's event. I hope
you'll join us.
For more information about this, or all the other exciting opportunities
that BSBO offers birders, please visit: _www.bsbobird.org_
(http://www.bsbobird.org)
Good Birding,
Kimberly Kaufman
Executive Director
Black Swamp Bird Observatory
13551 West State Route 2
Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449
419-898-4070
_www.bsbobird.org_ (http://www.bsbobird.org)
_www.ohioyoungbirders.org_ (http://www.ohioyoungbirders.org)
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