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Bank Swallows!
Field TripHach-Otis Sanctuary Skyline Drive, Willoughby Hills, OH, United StatesHave you seen a large Bank Swallow colony? These birds tunnel into a steep bank to build their nest, incubate their eggs and fledge their chicks. We are fortunate to have one of these colonies right in our Hach-Otis Sanctuary. Interestingly this is a view...
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Summer Saunter
Field TripNovak Sanctuary 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United StatesA summer morning walk is in order when the heat of the season is upon us. Most creatures are active before the heat of the day induces a siesta! Join us for an early morning walk to see and hear the activity as the wildlife...
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Fringed Gentians
Field TripAurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United StatesThe rare Fringed Gentian is among our most stunning of the native wildflowers. They are also among the last to bloom for the season. We are fortunate to have a patch located in the Aurora Sanctuary and on a sunny September day they open their...
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Owl Prowl
Field TripAurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United StatesExplore Audubon's Aurora Sanctuary after dark for a chance to add a few night-flyers to your Bird Quest list. It is now safe to go owling as the owlets are out of the nest and learning to forage on their own under supervision of their...
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Jackson Field
Field TripJackson Field Chagrin River Road, Moreland HillsSouth Chagrin Reservation. This location is great because Forest/Field/Wetland/River all come together to offer a wide diversity of birds. It is easy walking on established dirt trails and we will always be within ¼ mile of the parking lot. Meet in the parking lot located...
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Fall Leaf Colors
Field TripAurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United StatesOften our palette of autumn color will give the New England forests a run for title of the best hues! With the mix of species and depending on our weather leading up to the leaf color change we can have spectacular vistas of wonderful beauty....
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Turkey Trek
Field TripNovak Sanctuary 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United StatesEach year we go on a quest to spot Wild Turkeys before Thanksgiving. They know how to play the game of Hide and Seek extremely well. These large but wily birds are experts in blending in. Help me find the flock as they roam the...
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Winter Solstice
Field TripNovak Sanctuary 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United StatesHelp us celebrate the longest night of the year under the almost (one day early) full moon known as the Cold Moon. If we are lucky enough to have clear skies, we will not even need a flashlight. A night hike this time of year...
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Winter Hike
Field TripMolnar SanctuaryThe winter woods divulge secrets that are not noticed in the summer. Without leaves on the trees, the forest floor and topography can be appreciated in finer detail. Snow cover will allow us to see signs of the creatures that use our trails as we...
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Late Winter Bird Count
Field TripAurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United StatesHelp us do our annual winter bird survey at this wonderful sanctuary where there is an excellent diversity of habitats. If you are new to birding or have had thoughts about beginning, winter is an excellent time to get started because there are no obscuring...







