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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 !
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 !
| 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 |