Individuals interested in learning the basic skills for bird watching are invited to attend free beginner tours in April, May, and June in Oak Harbor and Oregon, Ohio: ow.ly/cgw630jq1C2 #learntobird #wildohio #birding #mageemarsh

Timberdoodle, bogsucker, night partridge. The American #woodcock is known by many names, but it may be best known for the captivating "sky dance" performed by males each spring to attract mates: ow.ly/wsdr30jqVCX #wildohio #skydance

Lima #PeregrineFalcon Update: Egg #4. And then there were four! Majesty now has four eggs and is beginning the incubation process. wildohio.gov/falconcam #wildohio #falconcam

Each spring, thousands of birders and biologists participate in the North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS). Intrigued? We are currently looking for skilled birders to join the team and help survey routes around Ohio! ow.ly/Y09x30jvJcl #wildohio #birding #BBS #birdsurvey

With this never-ending winter, it has been a slow start to the #springmigration at #MageeMarsh. This hopefully won't last much longer and the birds (and birders) should start showing up with the first significant warm-up! ow.ly/uwa730jztC1 #wildohio #biggestweek #birding

#HoodedMerganser in slow mo! Diving #ducks must run across the water to reach the speed necessary for takeoff and beat their wings rapidly to remain airborne: ow.ly/LWbO30jzD5a Learn more about "Wings in Action" from #DucksUnlimited : ow.ly/sCmr30jzCz5 #wildohio

Lima #PeregrineFalcon Update: Incubation is Underway. During this time, Majesty and the male will take turns incubating the eggs in the nest box. wildohio.gov/falconcam #wildohio #falconcam

#WeekendActivity: Plant a Tree for Wildlife. If you plan to plant a tree in celebration of Arbor Day, consider planting one that will benefit wildlife in the area! ow.ly/J84x30jFyRQ #wildohio #arborday #treesforwildlife

Get ready - the The Biggest Week in American Birding begins this Friday, May 4th at #MaumeeBay and #MageeMarsh! Check out the #BiggestWeek Visitors Guide for all the tours, events, and festivities going on May 4-13: ow.ly/cJ2u30jM9WR #wildohio #birding

You can now purchase the 2018 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp! The photo of a #gartersnake , submitted by Ryan Wagner of North Olmsted, stood out as a winner for the 9th annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp Photo Contest: ow.ly/eHSQ30jNbBW #wildohio #legacystamp

#WeekendActivity Check Out the Biggest Week in American Birding, beginning today, May 4-13 at #MaumeeBay and #MageeMarsh ! The excitement has already started the past few days with birds coming in. Learn more: ow.ly/lbCk30jP1aP #biggestweek #birding #wildohio #BSBO

Lima #PeregrineFalcon Update: Watch for Signs of Hatching Soon! We are just under a week away from the estimated hatching of our peregrine falcon eggs: wildohio.gov/falconcam #wildohio #falconcam

Follow the Biggest Week in American Birding on Facebok and on Twitter Biggest Week to keep up with all the latest bird sightings, events, and fun going on this week! ow.ly/LYUE30jThGk #wildohio #biggestweek #BSBO #birding #birdohio

The artwork of Jocelyn Beatty won 1st place in the 2018 Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp Design Competition. Beatty’s painting of #redheads will appear on the #OhioWetlandsHabitatStamp issued in the fall of 2019: ow.ly/ZXY530jTl3T #wildohio #huntohio #wetlandconservation

Biggest Week in American Birding update - as of May 7, 33/36 warbler species that can be seen at #MageeMarsh have been reported. Not yet seen: Connecticut, mourning, and Kirtland’s warblers. ow.ly/dGCr30jTMMO #biggestweek #wildohio #birding

Beautiful afternoon on the Magee Marsh boardwalk! Biggest Week Ohio Div of Wildlife OhioDNR Black Swamp Bird Obs Shores & Islands Ohio #BiggestWeek2018 #LakeErieLove

Lima #PeregrineFalcon Update: We Have a Falcon Baby! The nestling looks in good shape and Majesty seems to be doing very well keeping it protected. The remaining eggs should continue to hatch over the next few days: wildohio.gov/falconcam #wildohio #falconcam

While at Biggest Week this wknd, don't forget to help protect #wildlifehabitats by picking up a Ohio Wildlife Legacy stamp: ow.ly/NIRi3010hCc You can also receive discounts at . Lodges when you show your stamp! ow.ly/Gwao30jWPxs #wildohio #legacystamp

While most often associated with hunting and fishing enforcement in the state, Ohio’s Wildlife Officers also provide a variety of services for Ohio’s native non-game species as well: ow.ly/WTOV30jZ3Sv #ohwildjustice #inthefield #wildohio #birding #mageemarsh

If making plans to go birding along Lake Erie this summer, take note that from June 1 - Sept 1, 2018, the Magee Marsh entrance road will be closed to replace two bridges: ow.ly/n1B330jZGpF #wildohio #mageemarsh #BSBO