Bank Swallows!
Field Trip

Hach-Otis Sanctuary Skyline Drive, Willoughby Hills, OH, United States

Have 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...

Summer Saunter
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Novak Sanctuary 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United States

A 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...

Fringed Gentians
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Aurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States

The 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...

Owl Prowl
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Aurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States

Explore 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...

Jackson Field
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Jackson Field Chagrin River Road, Moreland Hills

South 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...

Fall Leaf Colors
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Aurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States

Often 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....

Turkey Trek
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Novak Sanctuary 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United States

Each 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...

Winter Solstice
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Novak Sanctuary 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United States

Help 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...

Winter Hike
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Molnar Sanctuary

The 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...

Late Winter Bird Count
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Aurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States

Help 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...