Black River Audubon Society

10/09/2026

A Full House for Dr. Joe Blanda!

What a wonderful turnout at Sandy Ridge Reservation for our October Black River Audubon Society program featuring Dr. Joe Blanda!

We had a full room for Dr. Blanda's fascinating and inspiring presentation on the many ways birds and nature enrich our lives and contribute to our physical and mental well-being.

Dr. Blanda also shared the heartfelt story of his Big Year for a Cause, taking us along on his journey through beautiful photographs, personal experiences and memorable encounters with birds. His stories were both moving and inspiring, reminding us of the power of birds and nature to make a difference in our lives and the lives of others.

A special thank you to Dr. Blanda for sharing his knowledge, enthusiasm and passion for birds and the natural world.

10/09/2026

October Monthly Field Trip: Saturday, Oct 17, 9 am.

Wyandot Wetlands Meadow Preserve
5401 Cleveland Road West
Huron, OH 44839

Wyandot Wetland Meadows Preserve is part of the East Sandusky Bay Metropark in Erie County, Ohio. It is composed mostly of wet meadows, making it excellent habitat for migrating sparrows and other grassland species. There is a long fence row down the center of the property and a small woodlot in the northeast corner. Near the woodlot is a small viewing platform which should be the highlight of an October trip, as it overlooks the back bay portion of Sandusky Bay and should provide good views of migrating waterfowl and raptors. There is very little elevation change on the property, but the trail can be a bit rough due to its ruts and vegetative clumps.

Wyandot MetroPark The majority of Wyandot’s acres have been reclaimed from row-crop farmland to native prairie meadow vegetation. The northern portion of the property includes a narrow strip of woods. The observation deck in the northeast portion of the park is perfect for observing waterfowl and ...

09/24/2026

Our September program, Wetland Birds of Eastern U.S. with Matt Valencic, is now available on our YouTube channel.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

09/19/2026

Field Trip to Sandy Ridge Reservation. A bit wet, but birders saw 45 species.

Highlight- Watching a Cooper's Hawk chasing a Belted Kingfisher. The kingfisher kept diving underwater to escape. Seemed like the two birds were fighting over a particular branch for perching! (Cooper eventually flew off and the kingfisher went back to the perch)

09/17/2026

Today's the day, Lorain County's Connect to a Cause! Community Foundation of Lorain County

https://lorain.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/grant?grant_cycle_id=1561

This year's cause is Purple Martins!

Few birds are as closely tied to people as the Purple Martin. In the eastern United States, these beautiful swallows are now almost entirely dependent on humans to provide safe nesting places. For generations, people have helped Purple Martins by installing specialized housing—gourds and martin houses—where the birds can raise their young. This year we are adding three new colonies, in Wellington, Lorain and Oberlin, expanding safe nesting opportunities for martins across the region. Donations help pay for nesting gourds, poles, mounting systems, predator guards, and maintenance supplies—all essential to keeping the colonies safe and productive.

09/02/2026

Wonderful presentation last evening on wetland birds by Matt Valencik. The program was recorded and will be on our YouTube Channel in a few days.

08/31/2026

2026 Hog Island Scholarship recipient Jessica Collins shares highlights from her unforgettable week at Hog Island Audubon Camp in Maine!

Interested in going yourself? Watch for 2027 scholarship information coming soon!

08/27/2026

Back in stock and in time for fall migration.

We now see billions of fewer birds than we did only half a century ago. Urban development poses risks to birds, with approximately 1 billion birds dying in North America from window collisions each year alone. Migrating birds unfamiliar with their surroundings are unable to see exterior window glass in their search for habitat.

Others are attracted to the reflective windows, mistaking them as an extension of the sky and trees. This inability to see the glass causes them to collide with the windows at full speed, which is most often substantial enough to be fatal.

With nearly two-thirds of North American birds at risk of extinction, now more than ever we have a responsibility to protect our feathered friends. Feather Friendly® Bird Deterrent Technology is a simple solution that makes a big mark when it comes to bird conservation.

We now see billions of fewer birds than we did only half a century ago. Urban development poses risks to birds, with approximately 1 billion birds dying in North America from window collisions each year alone. Migrating birds unfamiliar with their surroundings are unable to see exterior window gla

08/26/2026

Event of Interest: Wings over Lorain County Bus Tour with LCMP.

08/25/2026

More info and to register: https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/hold-feeding-birds-others-your-own-backyard-58770?fbclid=IwY2xjawT6qKVwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAGJyaWQRMWE3UHkwUHNXdXBCVXJEUUNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEenYiKufcTyAHmPgDKJKlCbziqHQYtUNH7eu-h6S_dF3aawhiJTy6WyycKNHo_aem_HX0oY-PaW0mpAzC-x8YlXw