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TIME: 5:30 PM - Bird hike around the grounds of the Anderson Complex led
by Chuck Anderson.

6:30 PM – Chicken Barbecue Dinner provided by T. J.’s Cookout and Catering

AFTER DINNER: 9TH ANNUAL TNA PUZZLER (a fun and
interesting challenge for “kids” of all ages by Eric Durbin)

North Coast Open, May 17th

Every year, on a predetermined day in May from midnight to 9PM, teams of 3 or 4 birders will scour the five counties of Lucas, Ottawa, Erie, Sandusky, and Wood, for all the birds they can see and hear, and then meet to match their lists.

Teams will compete against their peers in three categories (Junior Division for birders 18 years old and younger; Senior division for birders 60 and older; and a Open Division for the hard-core listers. All teams are eligible to win custody of the traveling PEREGRINE CUP, awarded to the team with the over-all high list.

For birders with families or who cannot devote a full day to competitive birding, but who are still looking forward to a great day of spring birding, and would like to join us at the countdown for food, festivities and special rewards, the NCO committee is offering a Freestyle Division. Bird with as many team members as you like, for as long as you like, to join us at the countdown for food, festivities and special rewards, the NCO Committee is offering a Freestyle Division. Bird with as many team members as you like, for as long as you like, in your favorite locations.

To accept the challenge and test your birding abilities (1) recruit your best birding companions, (2) pick a team name, and (3) complete and return an official registration form together with the entry fee and mail to the North Coast Open Coordinator ( Greg Links, 7710 Fir Drive, Temperance, MI 48182 )

The Toledo Naturalists' Association was formed in 1933 when the Toledo Nature Study Society and the Toledo Field Naturalists' Association merged. TNA has been the official compiler for the Toledo Audubon Christmas Count since its inception. Many of the early TNA members created the first local bird book, written by Lou Campbell, and first published in 1940. Members receive bulletins and an annual yearbook. In addition, there are approximately eight presentations given by local naturalists, an annual spring chicken barbecue and fall banquet, and numerous field trips specializing in birding, insects, and botany. TNA welcomes you to explore its Web Site.

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