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Glass City Bird Crew
Glass City Bird Crew is a bird collision monitoring program in Toledo, Ohio. This program is a partnership between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (stationed at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge), Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, and the Toledo Zoo.

Volunteers monitor predetermined route(s) in the downtown Toledo area to record data on dead and injured birds as a result of window strikes in this metropolitan area. This program helps to pinpoint where additional measures need to be taken to prevent bird and bat deaths and injuries. 

Follow this link to find out what you can do to prevent window collisions in your home or business!

For more information about Glass City Bird Crew please contact Jessica Duez or join our group!
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Spring 2023 Collision Monitoring Stats
  • Almost 200 birds found, about 45 different species 
  • 66% were found dead
  • 11 warbler species found. The first found was a Northern waterthrush (dead) on April 27th, and the last one found was mourning warbler (alive) on May 24th.

Non-bird finds:
  • 9 live bats (1 is still in rehab, and I believe 7 were released, 1 flew off when we went to capture).
  • 1 opossum that we later found out to be a mother. She had 5 babies. 3 died. The mother and remaining 2 babies are still in rehab. She was found with damage on her tail from frostbite and a slight pelvic fracture.

Total hours put in by all collection & transportation volunteers = 337.5 hours 

Stats from Nature's Nursery:
  • About 50 live birds were brought to Nature's Nursery
  • 33 were released​
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Friends of Ottawa NWR
14000 W. State Route 2
Oak Harbor, OH 43449 

  
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419-898-0014 x13
friendsofottawanwr@gmail.com

 EIN: 34-1904821   
Visitor Center open Wednesday-Sunday 10am-4pm.
  • HOME
  • YOUR REFUGE
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Ottawa NWR Complex
    • Refuge Challenges
    • Recent Sightings
    • Visitor Center
    • Kids Corner
    • Wildlife Drive
    • Endangered Wildlife
    • Endangered Plants
    • Research >
      • Bald Eagle Updates
      • West Sister Island Rookery
      • Blanding's Turtles
    • Gallery >
      • Most Memorable Moments
      • Photos by Friends
    • Wildlife Observation & Birding Tips
    • Timing of Bird Migration
    • Spring Birding Spots
    • Fishing and Hunting Information
    • EV Charging Station
    • Barn Quilt Trail
    • Know Your Signs
    • National Wildlife Refuge System
  • Who we are
    • Our Story
    • Friends History
    • Network of Friends
    • Strategic Goals
    • Financials
    • Board of Directors
    • Friends Staff
    • Refuge Staff
    • Community Partners
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Events >
      • Migration-A-Thon
      • Photography Contest
      • Shuttle Tours
    • Friends Programs >
      • Land Acquisition and Restoration
      • Internship Program
      • Environmental Education Grants
      • Glass City Bird Crew
      • Nature Programs
    • Friends Projects >
      • Shuttle
      • Bird Friendly Facility Project
      • Fox Nature Preserve
      • Nehls Memorial Nature Preserve
      • Portage River Water Trail
      • Marinewood Restoration
      • West Harbor Project
      • Wildlife Drive Improvements
      • Visitor Center Fishing Access
    • Recent Accomplishments
    • Carrying on a Legacy
  • HOW TO HELP
    • Donate
    • License Plate
    • Become a Member
    • Employer Match
    • Wheels for Wetlands
    • Legacy Gifts
    • Federal Duck Stamp Program
    • Volunteer >
      • Volunteer Portal
    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Conservation at Home
    • Say No to Balloon Releases
  • Shop