Blackbrook Audubon invites birders of all skill levels to test their avian knowledge and learn something new with a friendly competition at The West Woods Nature Center in Geauga County. Trevor Wearstler, Geauga Park District Naturalist and Blackbrook’s GPD liaison, will challenge teams of no more than six people each with spring-focused trivia categories from picture ID to cultural history. He encourages everyone to grab a partner or form a team, choose a fun team name and come for a causal night of bird trivia. The top three teams will have their pick of prizes and tiebreakers to see who reaches the top of the pecking order.
Here is a sample ID question. This spring migrant has an orange mohawk flanked by black lines on both sides. The common name comes from the ground nest the female weaves from dead leaves, grass, twigs, and animal hair, resembling a dome with a hole on the side. Come to The West Woods to check your answer.
Blackbrook reminds program attendees to continue bringing their own beverage containers so they will be eligible for the Bring Your Own Mug raffle. The drawing for a $25 gift card will be held at Blackbrook's annual potluck picnic in June, also in Geauga County, and the winner need not be present.
The new boardwalk and other improvements currently under construction on the Trout Lily and Discovery Trails at The West Woods will not affect parking or access to the nature center.
Blackbrook Audubon covers Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake Counties as the local chapter of National Audubon Society. For more information, email blackbrookaud@aol.com. Follow Blackbrook Audubon Society on Facebook for updates.