Black River Audubon Society
Welcome to the Black River Audubon Society!
Established in 1958, members of Black River Audubon Society (BRAS) are committed to protecting birds and other wildlife while preserving their ecosystems and natural environment in our community. We are a membership organization dedicated to protecting our environment through conservation, education and advocacy. We have monthly speakers from September to May, as well as monthly field trips to birding hotspots across the state. We engage in conservation through our bird programs, such as our bluebirds and kestrels, and through the preservation of local natural habitats. We advocate for laws and policies that are favorable to our mission.
Please consider getting involved and joining our organization!
Education
Educational programs include monthly speakers, field trips, scholarships and programs for children.
Conservation
Conservation efforts include our bluebird and kestrel programs, creating natural habitats and working in the community.
February 2026 Program:
Ryan Jacob "Black Swamp Bird Observatory's Songbird Research- Data and More!”
Febraury 3, 2026
7:00-9:00 pm
Carlisle Reservation
12882 Diagonal Rd
Lagrange, OH 44050
For over 30 years, Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO) has been researching migrating and breeding songbirds in northwest Ohio. With hundreds of thousands of birds banded and encounters made, there’s an almost endless number of stories, insights, and moments of inspiration to be told. In this presentation, BSBO’s Banding Projects Director, Ryan Jacb, will highlight remarkable feats made by banded birds and give a glimpse into BSBO’s long-term dataset.
Advocacy
There are many ways to get involved and work with us to protect nature. We offer memberships and need volunteers.
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Ryan is a Toledo, Ohio native who manages BSBO’s Navarre Marsh banding station, working with a team of volunteers and seasonal staff to operate one of the country’s highest volume migration banding stations. He also coordinates BSBO’s Motus and radio telemetry work and operates BSBO’s breeding bird stations. Ryan is a North American Banding Council certified bander and trainer.