Great Backyard Bird Count
Field Trip
Aurora Audubon Sanctuary
896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United States
Great Backyard Bird Count - Aurora Sanctuary Join in on this international bird count that occurs this weekend throughout the world. We will count every bird we see and hear on this 2-mile walk following a path that has been surveyed this particular weekend of...
Songs from the Pond
Third Thursday Series (via Zoom)
Songs from the Pond: an Amphibian Serenade (by Lisa Rainsong) Birds aren’t the only singers in the spring! From the earliest songs of Wood Frogs and Spring Peepers to the endlessly entertaining songs of Green Frogs, Bullfrogs and American Toads, there’s always something to hear...
Waterfowl Wander
Field Trip
La Due Reservoir
La Due Reservoir, Akron, OH, United States
This is our annual “caravan style” field trip to witness the awesome breeding plumage of the wonderful waterfowl that move through our area on their way to northern breeding grounds. The drakes are in their resplendent plumage to impress the females while at the same...
Woodcock Watch Field Trip
Novak Sanctuary 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United StatesJust as dusk turns to night the male Woodcocks put on their “dancin’ shoes” to woo the females with impressive flight displays. The wet fields at the Novak sanctuary are ideal breeding grounds for these upland shore birds. They begin with a ground dance and...
Warbler Warm-up
Third Thursday Series (via Zoom)
For new to experienced birders. Using over 150 photos, Kelly Kozlowski and Matt Valencic help get you ready for the return of warblers by reminding you of those important field marks, behaviors and habitat preferences. Tips for separating ‘look-alikes’ and special emphasis on song of...
Woodland Symphony Field Trip
Novak Sanctuary 382 Townline Road, Mantua, OH, United StatesLet us hear how many “instruments” are in our “natural orchestra” and who is accompanying! Often it is a 6- or 7-piece ensemble with many many chairs. First chair is the winner of the contest as they croon for the gals’ attention! Learn the calls...
Going for the Gold! Third Thursday Series (via Zoom)
Going for the gold! 30 years of Prothonotary Warbler Husbandry For 30 years, Dan Best has been providing artificial nest cavities to increase nesting success of Prothonotary Warblers (aka, Golden Swamp Warbler) on the Upper Cuyahoga River in Geauga County. Join us as Dan reports...
Thrush Virtuosos Field Trip
Aurora Audubon Sanctuary 896 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH, United StatesThose amazing natural flautists that haunt the forest with their ethereal songs at roosting time will astound your sense of hearing. Up to 4 species are likely with the maestro being the veery who actually has a syrinx that can create a duet with itself....
Great Lakes Chapter Gathering
Join Us for a Virtual Celebration of Audubon Chapters Across the Great Lakes Region! You’re invited to the 2022 Audubon Great Lakes Chapter *Virtual* Gathering and Awards on June 10th at 12:00 PM (CT)/1:00 PM (ET). This year’s bird theme for the chapter gathering is the...
Birding Workshop
Novak Education Center 382 Townline Road, Aurora, OH, United StatesUpdate your skills or learn new ones in preparation for the Chagrin River Bird Quest (September 9 -- 10). A one hour presentation (in person at the Novak Education Center) will be followed by a guided walk through the Novak Sanctuary to practice what you...