Bird Walk Announcements and Reports 2019
Second Saturday Bird Walk 
​Event: Western Cuyahoga Audubon Second Saturday Bird Walk
Description: Second Saturday Bird Walk at Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature Center
Date: Saturday, January 12, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Rocky River Nature Center, Rocky River Reservation, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH 44070 Map
Leaders: Bill Deininger, Ken Gober, Dave Graskemper
Target Species: Winter residents
Description: The monthly Second Saturday walks are a great opportunity for birders of all skill levels to enjoy the woods and wetlands around the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature Center. New to birding? You will be amazed how much you can learn in this friendly group.​
Announcement: Second Saturday Bird Walk January 12, 2019 at Rocky River Reservation
Report: ​​Second Saturday Bird Walk January 12, 2019 at Rocky River Nature Center Report
Second Saturday Bird Walk 
​Event: Second Saturday Bird Walk
Date: Saturday, February 9, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Rocky River Nature Center, Rocky River Reservation, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH 44070 Map
Leaders: Bill Deininger, Ken Gober, Dave Graskemper
Description: The monthly Second Saturday walks are a great opportunity for birders of all skill levels to enjoy the woods and wetlands around the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature Center. New to birding? You will be amazed how much you can learn in this friendly group.​
Announcement: ​Second Saturday Bird Walk February 9, 2019 at Rocky River Reservation
Report: ​Second Saturday Bird Walk February 9, 2019 at Rocky River Nature Center Report
Second Saturday Bird Walk 
​Event: Second Saturday Bird Walk 
Date: Saturday, March 9, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Location: Rocky River Nature Center, Rocky River Reservation, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH 44070 Map
Description: The monthly Second Saturday walks are a great opportunity for birders of all skill levels to enjoy the woods and wetlands around the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature Center. New to birding? You will be amazed how much you can learn in this friendly group.​
Announcement: Second Saturday Bird Walk March 9, 2019 at Rocky River Reservation​
Report: ​Second Saturday Bird Walk March 9, 2019 at Rocky River Nature Center Report
Second Saturday Bird Walk
​Event: Second Saturday Bird Walk 
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Location: Rocky River Nature Center, Rocky River Reservation, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH 44070 Map
Leaders: Bill Deininger, Ken Gober, Dave Graskemper 
Description: The monthly Second Saturday walks are a great opportunity for birders of all skill levels to enjoy the woods and wetlands around the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature Center. New to birding? You will be amazed how much you can learn in this friendly group.​
Announcement: Second Saturday Bird Walk April 13, 2019 at Rocky River Reservation
Report:  Second Saturday Bird Walk April 13, 2019 at Rocky River Nature Center Report

Field Trip to Lake Isaac
Event: Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society Field Trip to Lake Isaac
Date & Time: Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 7:30 a.m.
Location: Lake Isaac, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 Map
Leaders: Nancy Howell and Rich Kassouf
Target species: All species we can find in a variety of habitats
Description: For the April 2019 field trip, WCAS joins in on the third week of the Audubon Spring Bird Walks, held throughout Northeast Ohio at many locations. Spring migration is ramping up and Lake Isaac's varied habitats attract a variety of bird species, migrants and residents.
Announcement: Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society Field Trip to Lake Isaac
Report: Field Trip to Lake Isaac on Sunday, April 28, 2019 Report
Second Saturday Bird Walk
Event: Second Saturday Bird Walk 
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Location: Rocky River Nature Center, Rocky River Reservation, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH 44070 Map
Leaders: Bill Deininger, Ken Gober, Dave Graskemper 
Description: It's World Migratory Bird Day! And Warblers are back! Can't wait to see them! The monthly Second Saturday walks are a great opportunity for birders of all skill levels to enjoy the woods and wetlands around the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature Center. New to birding? You will be amazed how much you can learn in this friendly group.​
Announcement: Second Saturday Bird Walk May 11, 2019 at Rocky River Reservation
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk May 11, 2019 at Rocky River Nature Center Report
Second Saturday Bird Walk ​
Event: Second Saturday Bird Walk 
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Location: Rocky River Nature Center, Rocky River Reservation, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH 44070 Map
Leaders: Bill Deininger, Ken Gober, Dave Graskemper, Marty Calabrese
Description: The monthly Second Saturday walks are a great opportunity for birders of all skill levels to enjoy the woods and wetlands around the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature Center. New to birding? You will be amazed how much you can learn in this friendly group.​
Announcement: Second Saturday Bird Walk June 8, 2019 at Rocky River Reservation
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk June 8, 2019 at Rocky River Nature Center Report
Second Saturday Bird Walk ​
​Event: Second Saturday Bird Walk 
Date: Saturday, August 10, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Location: Rocky River Nature Center, Rocky River Reservation, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH 44070 Map
Leaders: Bill Deininger, Ken Gober, Dave Graskemper, Marty Calabrese 
Description: Summer is ending and we may see a hint of the start of fall migration. The monthly Second Saturday walks are a great opportunity for birders of all skill levels to enjoy the woods and wetlands around the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature Center. New to birding? You will be amazed how much you can learn in this friendly group. We meet at the Rocky River Nature Center parking lot.
Announcement: Second Saturday Bird Walk August 10, 2019 at Rocky River Reservation
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk Aug 10, 2019 at Rocky River Nature Center Report
Second Saturday Bird Walk ​
Event: Second Saturday Bird Walk 
Date: Saturday, July 13, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Location: Rocky River Nature Center, Rocky River Reservation, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH 44070 Map
Leaders: Bill Deininger, Ken Gober, Dave Graskemper, Marty Calabrese 
Description: Summer is ending and we may see a hint of the start of fall migration. The monthly Second Saturday walks are a great opportunity for birders of all skill levels to enjoy the woods and wetlands around the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature Center. New to birding? You will be amazed how much you can learn in this friendly group. We meet at the Rocky River Nature Center parking lot.
​Announcement: Second Saturday Bird Walk July 13, 2019 at Rocky River Reservation
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk July 13, 2019 at Rocky River Nature Center Report
Second Saturday Bird Walk
​Event: Second Saturday Bird Walk 
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Location: Rocky River Nature Center, Rocky River Reservation, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH 44070 Map
Leaders: Bill Deininger, Ken Gober, Dave Graskemper 
Description: Summer is ending and we may see a hint of the start of fall migration. The monthly Second Saturday walks are a great opportunity for birders of all skill levels to enjoy the woods and wetlands around the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature Center. New to birding? You will be amazed how much you can learn in this friendly group. We meet at the Rocky River Nature Center parking lot.
Announcement: Second Saturday Bird Walk September 8, 2019 at Rocky River Reservation
​Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk September 8, 2018 at Rocky River Nature Center Report
Second Saturday Bird Walk ​
Event: Second Saturday Bird Walk
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Rocky River Nature Center, Rocky River Reservation, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH 44070 Map
Leaders: Bill Deininger, Ken Gober, Dave Graskemper, Martin Calabrese
Description: Summer is ending and we may see a hint of the start of fall migration. The monthly Second Saturday walks are a great opportunity for birders of all skill levels to enjoy the woods and wetlands around the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature Center. New to birding? You will be amazed how much you can learn in this friendly group. We meet at the Rocky River Nature Center parking lot.
Announcement: Second Saturday Bird Walk October 12, 2019 at Rocky River Nature Reservation
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk October 13, 2018 at Rocky River Nature Center Report
Second Saturday Bird Walk
Event: Second Saturday Bird Walk 
Date: Saturday, November 9, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Location: Rocky River Nature Center, Rocky River Reservation, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH 44070 ​Map
Leaders: Bill Deininger, Ken Gober, Dave Graskemper, Martin Calabrese  
Description: Sub-freezing temperatures did not deter 26 birders for the November 2017 Second Saturday walk. Ice had formed on the ponds. Eastern Bluebirds and Pileated Woodpeckers came in threes. Birders enjoyed American Tree Sparrows. What will we see in 2019?
Announcement: Second Saturday Bird Walk November 9, 2019 at Rocky River Reservation
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk November 10, 2018 at Rocky River Nature Center Report
Second Saturday Bird Walk 
Event: Second Saturday Bird Walk
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Rocky River Nature Center, Rocky River Reservation, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH 44070 Map
Leaders: Bill Deininger, Ken Gober, Dave Graskemper, Martin Calabrese
​Description: In 2017, we saw a ​Sharp-shinned Hawk and a Red-shouldered Hawk who perched on a broken tree top and gulped a “critter” down. We had an unobstructed view at a very close range. What will we see in 2019?
Announcement: Second Saturday Bird Walk December 14, 2019 at Rocky River Nature Center
​Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk December 8, 2018 at Rocky River Nature Center Report