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Adventures with GMAS

Migration Sensation

Shreve, Ohio March 25, 2006

It started as a frosty morning, but the crowds were  warmly greeted into the vendor's hall of the Shreve Elementary School.   The GMAS booth displayed lots of educational information along with her sister societies, The Ohio Ornithological Society and The Bluebird Society.   Our members were found actively working at each of these booths.  Pam Jordan welcomed people to our booth, as Mary Ellen Bolt tended table for the bluebirders.   Other GMAS members, participating in the field were Su Snyder, Gary Cowell, Roger Troutman, Dick Stoffer and Tim Leslie.  The afternoon programs, held in a large multipurpose room, were packed for presentations on "Woodpeckers,"  by Jim McCormac and "Barn Owls,"  by Tom Henry.  Larry Rosche also gave an informative program on "Dragonflies and Damselflies."

Mary Ellen Bolt at the Bluebird society booth.

OOS and GMAS booths on display. Photo from Jim McCormac's OOS Blog (March 25,2006).

The eagle viewing area was very popular.  Tom Henry (DOW) and Tim Leslie (blue hat) helped  people spot the nest with scopes.

A  frosty morning  view of Sandhill crane in the fields,  photo by Dave Lewis.

Gary Cowell works at wetlands, while Hugh and Judy Kolo-Rose scope for waterfowl.

Birder's etiquette tip:   Even if you are an old Captain and Tennile fan, please refrain from singing "Muskrat Love" while birding with others. (  Su and Jen!!! )

Commonly found in these wetlands, the south-end view of an  north-bound early morning muskrat.

The marsh edge framed with last fall's Wingstem flowers decorated with frost

A highlight of the show, a beautiful, rescued Peregrine Falcon. <

Cheryl Harner and Jen Sauter take a break from scoping waterfowl.

Parting Shot:  PARKING GARAGE SHREVE STYLE <

Photos and copy by Cheryl Harner, unless credited.

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