Socially Distanced Birding Challenge
May
1
to May 2

Socially Distanced Birding Challenge

Since we can't get together for field trips this year, we are going to have a state-wide Big Day! We have challenged other Audubon Chapters throughout the state to a 24 hour birding challenge. Members and friends of each chapter can submit sightings from their own home county to our Facebook page or to info@daytonaudubon.org (or the contact information for whatever chapter they belong to). We will compile all the sightings to count the number of species each chapter can find in a day. The chapter with the highest number of species wins! Can you help us claim bragging rights?

Here are the rules:
1. All participants must maintain social distancing protocols. We suggest birding your backyard first and foremost. If your backyard is not great bird habitat or just too small, you can bird green spaces close by. Please do not bird in groups larger than 1 or 2 people (unless they all belong to same household). We suggest wearing a mask if you go into public, and if a park has a lot of cars in the parking lot, please find a new place to bird.

2.You must remain in your home county for submissions to count. This means the county you live in. Please include the location of your sightings with your list.

3. Only submit sightings between 5pm Friday and 5pm Saturday. This means to the minute!

4. As usual in birding, we are using the honor system for reported sightings. So you don't have to have a photo for the bird to count. But, if you aren't certain of an identification, don't submit it without a photo for confirmation. Also, please submit photos for any far out of range sightings. Think eBird rules.

5. Submit sightings to the Audubon Chapter you belong to or is closest to your home county if you are not a member of a chapter.

6. Submissions must be in to your chapter by 8pm Saturday May 2. Chapters must submit compiled lists to the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/819643675197659/) by 8pm Sunday May 3.


7. Have fun! We look forward to a day of birding and socially distant connection.

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February Meeting
Feb
19
7:00 PM19:00

February Meeting

  • Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Gather and network with other members. This month we will be hosting a bird feeding round table. We’ll discuss the happenings at feeders this year and general tips and strategies to improve your backyard habitat.

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Jan
15
7:00 PM19:00

DAS January Meeting

Greetings Nature Lovers, Our January meeting is this Wednesday (January 15th) at Woodbourne Library in the creative space behind the circulation desk. Come and join us as we plan out the year 2020 and the events and Field Trips that will make 2020 the best DAS year ever. See you Wednesday!

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Christmas Bird Count
Jan
4
8:00 AM08:00

Christmas Bird Count

Don't forget to join us for one of America’s oldest birding traditions with the Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, January 4th, 2020! Groups will scour the Dayton area looking for as many individual birds as they can find between 8:00am and 4:00pm. To get involved call Daryl 937-733-3308 or email dmichael8@frontier.com.

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Owl Workshop
Oct
16
7:00 PM19:00

Owl Workshop

  • Narrows Reserve Nature Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our first birding workshop! Join us at Narrows Reserve Nature Center to learn about owl identification and tips and trick on how to find owls. You can expect lots of visual aids and we guarantee owl sightings at the park’s aviary. The workshop will be lead by DAS President Jared Merriman.

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October Meeting
Oct
16
6:30 PM18:30
Meetings

October Meeting

  • Narrows Reserve Nature Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our monthly chapter business meeting. Topics of discussion will include updates from officers, points of interest from our partner organizations, Dayton Christmas Bird Count, and recommendations for conservation projects for us to pursue. Owl workshop to follow business meeting.

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Field Trip to Oakes Quarry Park
May
25
7:00 AM07:00

Field Trip to Oakes Quarry Park

Meet at Oakes Quarry Park at 7:00am to search for Prairie Warblers, Yellow-breasted Chats, Blue Grosbeaks, and Lark Sparrows nesting in the scrubby grasslands of this former quarry.

This trip will be lead by Jared Merriman. Sun screen, water, and bug spray are essential.

www.beavercreekwetlands.org/maplocations-oakes.html

Photo credit: Jared Merriman

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Field Trip to Narrows Reserve
May
5
7:00 AM07:00

Field Trip to Narrows Reserve

Streamside Birds

Join trip leader Jared Merriman and experience migration along the Little Miami River where almost anything is possible. Target species include Prothonotary Warbler, Baltimore Oriole, Indigo Bunting, and Lincoln Sparrow. Please bring water, wear bug spray and be prepared for mud.

https://www.gcparkstrails.com/185/Narrows-Reserve

Photo credit: Jared Merriman

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Field Trip to Spring Valley Wildlife Area
Apr
24
6:30 PM18:30

Field Trip to Spring Valley Wildlife Area

Meet at the large parking on the south side of Spring Valley Marsh.

This early evening hike will give birders the chance to see many of the early spring migrants.The three p's; palm, prothonotary and parula warblers along with orioles, tanagers and vireos should all have made their way north. Spring Valley Marsh also has nesting eagles, osprey, wood ducks and more. Hike will be canceled if there is thunder and lightning. Hike leaders will be Dave and Cris Barnett

Photo credit: Jared Merriman

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DAS Meeting and Field Trip at Grant Park
Apr
17
5:30 PM17:30

DAS Meeting and Field Trip at Grant Park

DAS April Meeting at the Kennard Nature Nook in Grant Park at 501 Normandy Ridge Road from 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM followed by a DAS Bird Walk from 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM. We’ll meet in the parking lot at Normandy Elementary School for the bird walk. Hike leaders: Mark and Carrie Ruane. We hope to see Palm Warbler, Yellow-throated Warbler, Northern Parula, and Louisiana Waterthrush. FYI there are a couple of hills on the trails at this park; wear sturdy shoes, bring binoculars, and dress for the weather. Grant Park website: www.cwpd.org

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Field Trip to Sycamore State Park
Apr
14
10:30 AM10:30

Field Trip to Sycamore State Park

Meet at the Overlook/Picnic Area for a quick introduction to birding, then explore the park in search of migrants and wildflowers. Trip leaders are Jacob Roalef, Jeremy Barkley, Ann Horvath, and Douglas Horvath. Email Doug Horvath at sundajah@gmail.com to RSVP and to get updates in case of bad weather.

Photo credit: USFWS

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Dec
15
8:00 AM08:00

Christmas Bird Count

Join one of America’s oldest birding traditions with the Christmas Bird Count! Groups will scour the Dayton area looking for as many individual birds as they can find between 8 am and 4pm. To get involved call Daryl 937-733-3308 or email dmichael8@frontier.com.

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