12 species of owls have been spotted in Ohio. Several are residents, some are migrants and a few are accidental visitors. Interesting owl trivia will be revealed. Some tips on how, when and where to spot owls will be shared. You must register in advance...
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...
Wanted! Your autumn photos of one of our four sanctuaries: Aurora, Hach-Otis, Novak or Molnar. The winner will receive a $10 Subway gift card and their name and photo featured on the home page of www.clevelandaudubon.org. Check HERE for full contest rules and submission information....
Feeding birds and others in your own backyard This presentation is built on over 70 years of bird feeding experience in one location. It contains ideas and information for beginners and tips for established feeders. John Lillich will cover subjects such as feeder locations, types...
Our keynote speaker, Dr. Andy Jones, will present: Documenting Bird-Building Collisions Through Community Science and New Hybrids Through Modern Technologies. Andy will share the latest research about new hybrid birds and technologies that help to ID them. He’ll touch on Lights Out and the community science that has led to...
Extraordinary Adaptations: The Science and Wonder of Migration: The migratory life is more than just an easy trip to the sunny tropics. Migration is a demanding and dangerous endeavor. Learn how migratory birds meet the challenges of life on the move and how scientists are...
Registration is now open for our 6th Annual 24-hour team birding challenge! Register HERE by September 10th. This year is “Bird Where You Are.” Get your team together and explore the Chagrin River Valley, your local park or wherever you happen to be! Find the most...
Birders Workshop – Review of 130 species likely to be seen in NE Ohio in mid-September We are having a 1-hour Zoom presentation August 27th @ 7:00pm showcasing 135 species of birds likely to be seen during Bird Quest (our annual 24-hour birding challenge on...
Join a naturalist to learn about the majestic bird of winter: the snowy owl. Discover how it survives its Arctic home, yet sometimes visits Ohio, and how Project Snowstorm sheds light on their behavior. We are trying to make arrangements for one of these ghosts...
This 3-hour workshop will spend about 45 minutes with ‘classroom’ material then move outside in small groups (4 or less/group) for a 2-hour “walk and learn” with experienced birders in the Novak Sanctuary. You will learn how to group birds by size and shape, how...
