A page for island bird lovers!
We’ve created this page to post information and resources for birdwatchers and birding events.
This page will be updated when new information is available so please stop back.
Spring 2019 Bird Banding Dates
All dates subject to change, cancellation, weather, or rainout Call if in doubt!
Banding begins ½ hour before sunrise and usually ends mid-afternoon.
View or download the Spring 2019 Bird Banding Schedule here.
Middle Bass Island
April 28 through May 3 (all day)
Location: East Point Preserve
South Bass Island
May 5 (all day), May 6 and 7 (afternoons), and May 8 (all day)
May 13 and May 14 (afternoon) and May 15 (all day)
Location (Look for bird banding sign):
Vineyard Bed & Breakfast 910 Columbus Avenue
Lake Erie Bass Islands Bird Banding Project
H. Thomas Bartlett (Federal Permit # 21624)
1833 South Winfield Drive, Tiffin, Ohio 44883
(419) 447-0005, 567-278-2300 or 419-937-6255
Cerulean Warbler may 4 – MBI 1st for Bass Islands
2018 Lake Erie Bass Islands Avian Research Project
View or download the 2018 Bass Islands Avian Report here.
Lake Erie Islands Bird Checklist
View or download the latest Bird Checklist here.
Preserves and Trail Maps
Ready to hit the trails and enjoy our beautiful birds and natural landscape? Download trail maps here:
See and download maps of the Lake Erie Islands here
Get trail maps of two of our best preserves for bird watching!
Explore the Jane Coates Wildflower Trail for beautiful islands flora and fauna.
Jane Coates Wildflower Trail Map
This lakeshore preserve offers great views and birdwatching.
Scheeff East Point Preserve Map
Find more information on islands birds and other local wildlife on our Islands Fauna Page.
More information on birding efforts and events can be found on our main Resources page here.
Or keep track of upcoming events on the LEIC Events Page here.
Enjoy your birding!