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Bobolinks at Byers Woods     
June 16, 2007





      
 
                               







   
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Once again, GMAS had a jam-packed day, checking  off grassland birds, butterflies and high-speed
dragons.  Byers Woods, which incorporates woods, prairie grasses, a butterfly garden, and ponds is an
out-standing example of a creative use for a past landfill site.

Birding started the day, and presentations were given at the Ashland County West Holmes Career Center.
Our emcee, Ashland County Comissioner,  Matt Miller introduced us to Ashland.  GMAS President,
Cheryl Harner gave a brief history of Byers woods and awards to Tom Kruse and Marilyn Byers for the
conservation work done at Byers.  The keynote speaker, Jim McCormac of the Division of Wildlife,  
presented a power-point on grassland birds and conservation.  An overview of the prairie and butterfly
garden wias given by Dr. Dick Stoffer of Ashland College.   After a great lunch, we broke into small groups
suitable for searching out these grassland birds, with a short break  to have a cold drink at the Byers
building.  Bobolinks and sunshine completed the day !

         
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Ben Warner displays his lepidopteran
friend
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Jim McCormac leads a group in
the field to see grassland birds.
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Sam Weyrick  and
John Precup spotting
Bobs.
Delle, Lisa and Judy prepare
to walk,
(left) while Ed and  
Kathy enjoying the shade.
(above)
< Tom Kruse and Marilyn
Byers
(above) receive awards and
Keynote Speaker, Jim
McCormac is given a plaque by
Cheryl Harner while Matt Miller
looks on.   
Photos by Hugh Rose