12th Annual Team Birding Challenge
in support of the Chagrin River Corridor IBA
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this year’s Chagrin River Bird Quest another great success!
A heartfelt shoutout to the amazing planners, volunteers, and sponsors who brought the event to life, and to all the enthusiastic birders, families, and nature lovers who showed up in full force. Your energy, curiosity, and love for the outdoors made the event truly special.
- Pomarine Jaeger? (Casual Corvids) Are you kidding me?
- Twenty species of Warblers! (Three Shrikes You’re Out) That’s nuts!
- Not to mention rubber duckies, bird stickers, a Scavenger Hunt for kids 15 and under, and ASGC stickers for adults.
These are some of the ‘firsts’ of this year’s Bird Quest.
Yes, it was a success at every level. One hundred thirty-three species of birds were found across the IBA (Chagrin River Corridor Important Bird Area) by 124 participants organized in 30 teams.
Numbers in review:
- Most habitats visited: 10 Three Shrikes You’re Out
- Most warblers: 20 Three Shrikes You’reOut
- 2nd place: 18 Casual Corvids
- 3rd place: 16 Where’s the Darn CONW?
- Most waterfowl: 6 Where’s the Darn CONW
- Most species overall: 88 Where’s the Darn CONW
- 2nd place: 85 The Flying Dutchmen
- 3rd place: 84 Casual Corvids
- Most rare/unusual bird: Pomarine Jaeger Casual Corvids
- Other great birds included: Connecticut Warbler, Mourning Warbler, Merlin, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
- Total species all teams: 133
Mark your calendars for September 10 -11, 2027 for the 13 th annual Chagrin River Bird Quest.
