/news/tags/black-swamp-bird-observatory Black Swamp Bird Observatory en-US Copyright Thu, 14 Jan 2021 23:14:09 GMT /news/environment-energy/2021-01-14/reducing-double-crested-cormorant-population-an-ethically-challenging-necessity Double-crested cormorants are a water bird native to Ohio, but the way they nest ruins vegetation and habitats for other birds. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 23:14:09 GMT /news/environment-energy/2021-01-14/reducing-double-crested-cormorant-population-an-ethically-challenging-necessity Abigail Bottar /news/environment-energy/2020-09-30/the-future-of-lake-eries-icebreaker-windfarm-remains-up-in-the-air A look at the long history of the proposed Lake Erie Icebreaker Windfarm project. Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:09:03 GMT /news/environment-energy/2020-09-30/the-future-of-lake-eries-icebreaker-windfarm-remains-up-in-the-air Jeff St. Clair /news/environment-energy/2020-01-13/ohio-researchers-track-snowy-owls-to-promote-understanding-conservation Researchers at Black Swamp Bird Observatory near Toledo are studying the migration patterns of snowy owls as part of a research effort called “Project… Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:01:00 GMT /news/environment-energy/2020-01-13/ohio-researchers-track-snowy-owls-to-promote-understanding-conservation /news/environment-energy/2019-12-16/birding-organizations-file-lawsuit-to-stop-proposed-lake-erie-wind-farm A proposed wind energy project off the coast of Lake Erie is facing a lawsuit from two birding organizations. The groups allege not enough research has been done to determine the project’s environmental impact. The suit, filed by Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO) in Ohio and the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) based in Washington, D.C., against the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Army Corps of Engineers, argues the DOE “shirked its obligations under the National Environmental Policy Act,” along with the Clean Water Act and other environmental regulations. Mon, 16 Dec 2019 20:41:26 GMT /news/environment-energy/2019-12-16/birding-organizations-file-lawsuit-to-stop-proposed-lake-erie-wind-farm /news/health-science/2018-06-18/magee-marsh-is-ohios-mecca-for-migratory-birds A wetland along western Lake Erie’s shore is home to one of the world’s best spots for bird-watching. It’s also a hotspot for bird research.This week’s… Mon, 18 Jun 2018 09:26:00 GMT /news/health-science/2018-06-18/magee-marsh-is-ohios-mecca-for-migratory-birds Jeff St. Clair /news/environment-energy/2016-10-28/migrating-birds-versus-renewable-energy Angry birders may be going after the Ohio Air National Guard in court.Ohio’s Black Swamp Observatory and “American Bird Conservancy” in Washington, D.C.,… Fri, 28 Oct 2016 23:07:08 GMT /news/environment-energy/2016-10-28/migrating-birds-versus-renewable-energy /news/environment-energy/2016-06-30/windmill-owner-restates-position-on-bird-data The energy company that went to court to keep data on its western Ohio wind farm from being released by the state, maintains that it tried to accommodate… Thu, 30 Jun 2016 22:04:30 GMT /news/environment-energy/2016-06-30/windmill-owner-restates-position-on-bird-data