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Faced with COVID-19-canceled major eco expeditions to Borneo and Antarctica the past two years, Carol and I decided to set out on trips closer to home. The first began on May 9 when we drove with birding friends to Ohio, near Cleveland.

Ohio has an amazing level of biodiversity that we may take for granted simply due to our familiarity with it

Birders gather at Magee Marsh as The Biggest Week in American Birding continues. Joe Armijo, of Warren, Michigan, is a musician and visual artist who creates birding YouTube videos accompanied by his own original music. (Press photo by Ken Grosjean)

The Ohio Division of Wildlife (ODOW) partnered with local conservation organizations to celebrate Bird Ohio Day last week, showcasing the species and habitats

One hour away from Adrian is one of America’s best birding spots in May, Magee Marsh Wildlife Area. Warblers stop there on their migration north.

Magee Marsh Wildlife Areas boardwalk has been filled with birders this week, with peak spring bird migration bringing thousands of visitors.

Magee Marsh Wildlife Areas boardwalk has been filled with birders this week, with peak spring bird migration bringing thousands of visitors.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife partnered with local conservation organizations to celebrate Bird Ohio Day on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Bird Ohio Day showcased the species and habitats that make Magee Marsh Wildlife Area a world-famous birding destination.

Thousands of visitors will be descending on the region for the Biggest Week in American Birding celebration, which begins Friday.

Thousands of visitors will be descending on the region for the Biggest Week in American Birding celebration, which begins Friday.