Fall Warbler Challenge Series 2020
Please explore the Fall Warbler Challenge 2020 resources below and enjoy this selection of free public educational programs and online community gatherings. The Fall Warbler Challenge 2020 is a fundraising event to support chapter conservation activities.
"Forget spring (for now) and look forward to fall and the warblers that pass through at this time of year. “Ugh, those confusing fall warblers” … nope, not really. Many warblers, especially the males, have similar patterns to their spring plumage." ~ Nancy Howell, Challenge Compiler
FALL WARBLER CHALLENGE 2020
A Fundraiser for WCAS, September 1-October 31, 2020
We love to observe the Wood Warblers in the spring. Birds are in their flashy, breeding plumage and they tend to concentrate in areas. Forget spring (for now) and look forward to fall and the warblers that pass through at this time of year. “Ugh, those confusing fall warblers” … nope, not really. Many warblers, especially the males, have similar patterns to their spring plumage. Yes, females and young of the year can be a bit tougher and there are some species that appear quite different in the fall, but not many. This is when YOU become a better birder. Through the fall songbird migration, September 1 through October 31, 2020 Western Cuyahoga Audubon challenged birders to see and list as many fall warblers as possible. Explore the archives below.
A Fundraiser for WCAS, September 1-October 31, 2020
We love to observe the Wood Warblers in the spring. Birds are in their flashy, breeding plumage and they tend to concentrate in areas. Forget spring (for now) and look forward to fall and the warblers that pass through at this time of year. “Ugh, those confusing fall warblers” … nope, not really. Many warblers, especially the males, have similar patterns to their spring plumage. Yes, females and young of the year can be a bit tougher and there are some species that appear quite different in the fall, but not many. This is when YOU become a better birder. Through the fall songbird migration, September 1 through October 31, 2020 Western Cuyahoga Audubon challenged birders to see and list as many fall warblers as possible. Explore the archives below.
WCAS FALL WARBLER CHALLENGE 2020: Fall Warbler Identification Evening
Event: Fall Warbler Identification
Presenter: Ryan Jacob, Staff Ornithologist, Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO)
Description: With Western Cuyahoga Audubon’s Fall Warbler Challenge taking place during the months of September and October, WCAS hosts a fall warbler identification program to help with some of those more “confusing” fall warblers. Ryan Jacob, ornithologist, naturalist and bird-bander with Black Swamp Bird Observatory, discusses field marks and features to look for on fall warblers. The information presented is useful for newer birders as well as seasoned birders, and an extensive number of species are covered. Ryan Jacob is a native to northwest Ohio who discovered his passion for birds while working as a naturalist for the state park system. This passion quickly evolved into a focus on research and education. Ryan currently works with Black Swamp Bird Observatory as one of their primary bird banders, with an unabashed bias for warblers. With years of experience in the field and a penchant for teaching, Ryan is also a certified bird banding trainer through the North American Banding Council.
Resources:
Event: Fall Warbler Identification
Presenter: Ryan Jacob, Staff Ornithologist, Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO)
Description: With Western Cuyahoga Audubon’s Fall Warbler Challenge taking place during the months of September and October, WCAS hosts a fall warbler identification program to help with some of those more “confusing” fall warblers. Ryan Jacob, ornithologist, naturalist and bird-bander with Black Swamp Bird Observatory, discusses field marks and features to look for on fall warblers. The information presented is useful for newer birders as well as seasoned birders, and an extensive number of species are covered. Ryan Jacob is a native to northwest Ohio who discovered his passion for birds while working as a naturalist for the state park system. This passion quickly evolved into a focus on research and education. Ryan currently works with Black Swamp Bird Observatory as one of their primary bird banders, with an unabashed bias for warblers. With years of experience in the field and a penchant for teaching, Ryan is also a certified bird banding trainer through the North American Banding Council.
Resources:
- Watch the Broadcast Program [Recorded Thursday, September 10, 2020]
- Listen to the Podcast on SoundCloud
- Watch the Video on YouTube
WCAS FALL WARBLER CHALLENGE 2020: Fall Warbler Hotspots
Presenters:
Resources:
Presenters:
- Buster Banish, Mentor, East Clark Elementary School "Bird Nerds"
- Tim Colborn, President, Ohio Ornithological Society
- Tim Jasinski, Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist, Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
Resources:
- View the Fall Warbler Hotspots Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Watch the Broadcast Program [Recorded Monday, September 14, 2020]
- Listen to the Podcast on SoundCloud
- Watch the Video on YouTube
WCAS FALL WARBLER CHALLENGE 2020: The Place To Be: Ohio's Birding Network at Maumee Bay State Park
Event: 'The Place To Be: Ohio's Birding Network" Live Broadcast
Day & Time: Thursday, September 17, 2020, 9:00 to 10:00 AM
Location: Live from Maumee Bay State Park, 1400 State Park Rd, Oregon, OH 43616 Map
Presenter: Ryan Jacob, Staff Ornithologist, Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO)
Description: Incorporating the elements from WCAS recent Fall Warbler Review, Ryan Jacob, Black Swamp Bird Observatory, records live from Maumee Bay State Park - a personal favorite for fall migration in northwest Ohio. With fall migration progressing and WCAS's Fall Warbler Challenge in full swing, Ryan will discuss fall warbler id tips, which warblers and migrants we can expect to see and when, and the holistic nature of migration.
Resources:
Event: 'The Place To Be: Ohio's Birding Network" Live Broadcast
Day & Time: Thursday, September 17, 2020, 9:00 to 10:00 AM
Location: Live from Maumee Bay State Park, 1400 State Park Rd, Oregon, OH 43616 Map
Presenter: Ryan Jacob, Staff Ornithologist, Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO)
Description: Incorporating the elements from WCAS recent Fall Warbler Review, Ryan Jacob, Black Swamp Bird Observatory, records live from Maumee Bay State Park - a personal favorite for fall migration in northwest Ohio. With fall migration progressing and WCAS's Fall Warbler Challenge in full swing, Ryan will discuss fall warbler id tips, which warblers and migrants we can expect to see and when, and the holistic nature of migration.
Resources:
- Watch the Broadcast Program [Recorded Thursday, September 17, 2020]
- Listen to the Podcast on SoundCloud
- Watch the Video on YouTube
WCAS FALL WARBLER CHALLENGE 2020: Mid-Challenge Check In
Event: Fall Warbler Mid-Challenge Update
Day & Time: Friday, October 2, 2020, 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
Host: Nancy Howell, Challenge Compiler
Description: How’s your Fall Warbler Challenge coming along? Great? Just starting? It does not matter since there is still time to go out birding and list the fall warblers you have found. Nancy Howell, Challenge Compiler, reviews how to use the WCAS Fall Warbler Sightings Checklist for your entries, fall warbler identification tips, and audience Q&A's are discussed and answered.
Resources:
Event: Fall Warbler Mid-Challenge Update
Day & Time: Friday, October 2, 2020, 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
Host: Nancy Howell, Challenge Compiler
Description: How’s your Fall Warbler Challenge coming along? Great? Just starting? It does not matter since there is still time to go out birding and list the fall warblers you have found. Nancy Howell, Challenge Compiler, reviews how to use the WCAS Fall Warbler Sightings Checklist for your entries, fall warbler identification tips, and audience Q&A's are discussed and answered.
Resources:
- View the Fall Warbler Mid-Challenge Update Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Watch the Broadcast Program [Recorded Friday, October 2, 2020]
- Listen to the Podcast on SoundCloud
- Watch the Video on YouTube
WCAS FALL WARBLER CHALLENGE 2020: Wrap Up
Event: Fall Warbler Challenge Wrap Up
Presenter: Nancy Howell
Day & Time: Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 3:00 PM
Description: The months of September and October zipped by so quickly with the Fall Warbler Challenge. Join participants and friends in this Fall Warbler Wrap-Up Discussion. Have fun listening to and sharing sightings of the fall warblers. We discussed where the birds were most readily sighted, what species were seen throughout the 2 month event, and shared some photos or videos of warblers (or other migrants) that were seen but perhaps not identified. Yes, this was a challenge and the winners of the Challenge, those with the most warbler species and following the rules, were announced at the program.
Resources:
Event: Fall Warbler Challenge Wrap Up
Presenter: Nancy Howell
Day & Time: Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 3:00 PM
Description: The months of September and October zipped by so quickly with the Fall Warbler Challenge. Join participants and friends in this Fall Warbler Wrap-Up Discussion. Have fun listening to and sharing sightings of the fall warblers. We discussed where the birds were most readily sighted, what species were seen throughout the 2 month event, and shared some photos or videos of warblers (or other migrants) that were seen but perhaps not identified. Yes, this was a challenge and the winners of the Challenge, those with the most warbler species and following the rules, were announced at the program.
Resources:
- View the Fall Warbler Challenge Wrap Up Presentation Slides (PDF)
- Watch the Broadcast Program [Recorded Saturday, November 14, 2020]
- Listen to the Podcast on SoundCloud
- Watch the Video on YouTube
