Oxbow Nature Conservancy
Spring Migration
By late April, spring migration in general is near peak and a great diversity of avian species should be present in the Oxbow area. Additionally, many woodland and wetland plants and wildflowers will be in bloom adding their beauty to the natural scene. Erich Baumgardner, our trip leader, is a skilled birder with an interest […]
Spring Waterfowl Migration
March in the Oxbow means ducks, as spring waterfowl migration reaches its peak during March. The Oxbow has historically been a magnet for migrating birds, especially for waterfowl. Other species of birds will be seen on this trip but it would be difficult to ignore the waterfowl during a March visit into the Oxbow area. […]
Fall Migration in the Oxbow & ILPA Big Day Bird Survey with Ann Oliver
Meet in the upper Oxbow parking lot at the main entrance to the Oxbow Leader: Ann Oliver, (513) 307-0929, annieobirder@yahoo.com Join our field trip leader Ann Oliver for a beautiful fall morning in the Oxbow. Many different species of birds are abundant as they migrate during October. By this date, waterfowl migration will be well […]
Early Fall Migrant Shorebirds & Waders
This evening field trip will focus on birds, specifically early fall migrants through the Oxbow area. The southbound fall migration of shorebirds (sandpipers & plovers), long-legged waders (herons & egrets), and several other species will be underway. Most years the Oxbow area provides a good habitat for them, and the Great Miami River usually has […]
Summer Nature Walk
This general nature walk will visit the Oxbow, which Dave, an exceptional naturalist and expert level birder, knows extremely well. Along with the many breeding songbirds in the Oxbow, we may see Bald Eagles, Double-crested Cormorants and Black-crowned Night-Herons. July is the start of southward shorebird migration in the Oxbow area, so we may see […]
Breeding Birds & Summer Nature Walk
Leader: Erich Baumgardner, 513-304-0697, erichbaumgardner@gmail.com Meet: In the Hardintown Oxbow parking lot at the main entrance to the Oxbow (Google Oxbow Nature Conservancy for directions) Join our trip leader Erich Baumgardner for a pleasant early summer morning walk which will emphasize the overall nature of the Oxbow area with a primary focus on breeding birds. […]
Early Spring Waterfowl Migration
Early Spring Waterfowl Migration — Sunday, February 18, 2024—Time: 8:00 A.M. Meet: In the upper Oxbow parking lot at the main entrance to the Oxbow Leader: Luke Thies, (937) 733-9325, thiesluke997@gmail.com Early spring waterfowl migration should be in full swing by this date and will be the primary focus of this trip. Many species of […]
Late Fall Migration in the Oxbow
Some people think of November as a cold and dreary month but I think late autumn is a beautiful time of year with the subtle hues of the landscape interspersed with brilliant fall colors offering up a stark beauty. Against this backdrop our trip leader, Gary Stegner, an excellent naturalist and veteran birder, will lead […]