Call to Roost
Field Trip
Molnar Sanctuary
Many birds have a song they sing before roosting for the night. Most of you have heard American Robins singing at twilight. One of the most beautiful is the Wood Thrush. Let’s see if we will be treated to his wonderful performance. There is a...
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
Field Trip
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...
Birding Workshop
The Holden Arboretum 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, OH, United StatesNew birder or just want to refresh your skills? Preparing for Bird Quest or just for fun, register for BIRD QUEST and attend our FREE introductory Birding Workshop. Plenty of birding tips and tricks, videos, and introduction to eBird. What birds can your team find...
Fringed Gentians
Field Trip
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...
Chagrin River Bird Quest
West Woods Nature Center 9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty, OH, United StatesMark your calendars for this year's Chagrin River Bird Quest! This 24-hour birding challenge in support of the Chagrin River Watershed gets bigger and better every year! It's never too early to get your team ready to bird, bird, bird! Our schedule: September 8, 9-11am:...
Owl Prowl
Field Trip
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
Field Trip
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...
Migrating Waterfowl & Winter Birds of NE Ohio
Backyard Naturalist
Mantua Center Garden Club
4122 State Route 82, Mantua, OH, United States
Once the pretty summer songbirds have departed for points south, what do birders do? They put on another layer of cloths and go looking for waterfowl – Ducks, Geese, Swans, Loons, Grebes & Gulls. This presentation showcases these hardy visitors along with Hawks, Owls and...
Fall Leaf Colors
Field Trip
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....
