Tagged: Birds

Native Plants for Birds & Insects
Rescheduled!

Birds, insects and native plants are inextricably linked in nature.  Whatever happens to one will have an effect on the others.  This talk explains those relationships, then shows you ways to enhance your personal landscape for birds, insects, or just for the beauty of native...

Woodcock Watch
Field Trip

If you have not had the chance to witness the amazing breeding display, then you are missing a fascinating romance of our local wildlife! At this time of year male woodcocks woo the females with a basic “soft shoe” and a simple nasal call and...

Frogs, frogs, frogs and toads!
Field Trip

This is a most amazing symphony directed by Mother Nature herself! Hear the banjo plucks of the Green Frogs, the piccolo pipes of the Spring Peepers, snores of the Leopard Frogs, trills of the American Toads with a chorus by the Chorus Frogs all accompanied...

Waterfowl at Grand Valley Ranch
Field Trip

Some say the American Robin is the harbinger of spring, but the swans, ducks, geese, and shorebirds might disagree. The Land Conservancy has partnered with the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland to host a morning of birding just as waterfowl are making their strongest push north...

Waterfowl Wander
Field Trip

Join us to view the astounding plumage of the drakes as they head north to their breeding grounds. It is amazing to me at the number of species with the possibilities of grebes, loons, and both diving and dabbling ducks. This is a caravan style...

Great Backyard Bird Count
Field Trip

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 the year for many years. You will...

Winter Track Walk
Field Trip

Last fall a bobcat was seen in the area! I wonder if it uses our Novak Sanctuary for food or shelter. Winter is a great time to discover what other creatures use our trails as we search for tracks and other signs of their presence....

Warbler Warm-up
via Zoom

Some of the prettiest birds on the planet are in NE Ohio from April through October. Most just pass through during May on their way north, but some stay here to have their babies. Because we only see them for a short time every year...

The Buzz on Bumblebees
via Zoom

Bumblebees- Essential Pollinators Presented by Dr. Chris Pappas Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvcuCtqTIiHNbx_ps0dRv6y-QpU6BXjZYz   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

eBird 101: Getting Started
via Zoom

Getting Started in the New Year Presented by Matt Valencic  A live presentation demonstrating how to get started and how to navigate the most popular features of eBird.  We answer the questions “What’s in it for me?” and “What’s in it for bird conservation?” Registration...