Birding - Bobolink Hike at UA Field Station

Please pre-register at www.opentrailcollective.org/events/bath-oh-bobolink-hike
Join Kasey, a naturalist from the University of Akron, and Megan, Open Trail Collective's lead birder and certified accessible birding leader, for a short hike to spot the bobolinks that nest in the fields around the UA Field Station.
After the breeding season in Ohio bobolinks are extraordinary migrant, traveling to south of the equator by November and making a round-trip of up to 9,000 miles. They migrate to the grasslands of southwestern Brazil, Paraguay, and northern Argentina. Most of the bobolinks return around mid in May. Shrinking nesting habitat and detrimental hay-cropping practices, combined with being shot at or trapped for sale on the southern range, is making life increasingly difficult for bobolinks (source: holdenfg.org/nature-profiles/bobolink/)

Huge thanks to NOCS for donating some amazing binoculars for this hike!!

Note on accessibility:
This hike is 1-2 miles in length and is on a relatively flat trail with gravel and dirt depending on the sections.

Getting there:
The address is 4240 Ira Rd. Take the lane into Bath Nature Preserve off of Ira Rd and head past the parking lot back to the first house. You stay on the main paved road (don't turn off onto gravel rd like Google maps tries to imply!)

Please dress for the weather and bring water should you need it.

What to bring:
- Comfortable shoes
- Weather appropriate clothing. Layers often work well as it may start chilly but warm up as we move.
- Water and snacks.
- Binoculars if you have a favorite pair

Risk: It is important to understand that this event involves risks such as physical exertion, natural elements, and wildlife encounters. Participants are responsible for ensuring their family's capability to participate and will follow all safety instructions. Participants are responsible for disclosing all health and medical conditions that may impact their ability to complete this activity. By registering for this event, participants confirm that they have read and agree to the waiver of liability embedded into the registration process. THIS ADVENTURE AND ALL OF OUR ADVENTURES IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.