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With it's Constitution and By-Laws, the Ohio Bird Banding Association (O.B.B.A.) was organized in 1981 and began regular meetings in August of that year. Our group is composed of concerned ornithologists who band birds to increase our understanding of avian ecology and migration. It also includes birding enthusiasts, who assist banders or wish to learn more about birds. All OBBA outings, meetings and activities are open to anyone! We encourage students, professors, teachers, etc., families and friends to come and learn about birds and nature.

OBBA is devoted to the understanding and conservation of birds that reside in or migrate through our state. There are over 100 licensed bird banders that operate in Ohio under the auspices of the United States Geological Service and the Ohio Division of Wildlife.

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By becoming a member of OBBA today, bird banders, birders, bird enthusiasts and YOU can enjoy the following:

ACTIVITIES

Two conferences held each year in different locations in the state, where various guest speakers present research and general bird conservation issues and information..

A weekend-long "Spring Bandout" held in scenic Hocking Hills in the Clear Creek Valley area. (Between Lancaster and Logan, Ohio)

Informal exchange and discussions of information, ideas, tips, techniques and banding ethics in accordance with the North American Banding Council (NABC) guidelines.

Cooperative Research Projects such as M.A.P.S. banding, as well as the banding of neotropical migrants, bluebirds, swallows, and raptors, to name a few.

BENEFITS

Quarterly newsletters which include research by our members, organization, various articles and information about banding and birding news in and around Ohio.

Periodic updates on conservation issues at the national and state level.

Comments from the Bird Banding Laboratory (BBL) and the Institute for Bird Populations (IBP) relating to banding procedures, M.A.P.S. (Monitoring

Access to procedures, training and testing opportunities for obtaining a federal and state of Ohio bird banding license/permit in accordance with NABC guidelines.

Learn methods and techniques for attracting or locating birds for banding or observation.

Learn methods for collecting, organizing, and publishing bird ecology information.

A repository for bird banding data upon the retirement or death of an Ohio resident.

A resource for avian field guides and texts including: updates on species identification, and techniques to properly age and sex birds.

A resource for locating banding stations near your vicinity for opportunities to volunteer. Visit our website and volunteer today!

Thanks for your support!