Field Trip & Activity Reports Archive January - December 2016
DECEMBER 2016
Second Saturday Bird Walk December 2016
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk December 10, 2016 Report
117th Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count-Lakewood Circle 2016
Event: Christmas Bird Count-Lakewood Circle 2016
Date & Time: Friday, December 30, 2016 All Day
Place: Lakewood, Ohio vicinity and Rocky River Reservation trails, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH 44070 Map
Targeted Species: Winter Residents
Compiler: Nancy Howell
Notes: Watch the Western Cuyahoga Audubon Facebook Page for updates and details.
Description: "Lakewood" count circle includes western areas of Cuyahoga County, from Lake Erie south into Berea and Olmsted Falls, and Lakewood and Cleveland Zoo too. Questions? Email [email protected] titled, "CBC 2016" and your question will be forwarded to Nancy Howell.
Announcement: 117th Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count-Lakewood Circle 2016
Preliminary Report: Preliminary Results Lakewood Circle - 2016 Christmas Bird Count
Report: Christmas Bird Count-Lakewood Circle Report 2016
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk December 10, 2016 Report
117th Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count-Lakewood Circle 2016
Event: Christmas Bird Count-Lakewood Circle 2016
Date & Time: Friday, December 30, 2016 All Day
Place: Lakewood, Ohio vicinity and Rocky River Reservation trails, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH 44070 Map
Targeted Species: Winter Residents
Compiler: Nancy Howell
Notes: Watch the Western Cuyahoga Audubon Facebook Page for updates and details.
Description: "Lakewood" count circle includes western areas of Cuyahoga County, from Lake Erie south into Berea and Olmsted Falls, and Lakewood and Cleveland Zoo too. Questions? Email [email protected] titled, "CBC 2016" and your question will be forwarded to Nancy Howell.
Announcement: 117th Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count-Lakewood Circle 2016
Preliminary Report: Preliminary Results Lakewood Circle - 2016 Christmas Bird Count
Report: Christmas Bird Count-Lakewood Circle Report 2016
NOVEMBER 2016
Second Saturday Bird Walk November 2016
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk November 12, 2016 Report
Field Trip to Huntington Beach, Bay Village, Ohio
Date & Time: Saturday, November 26, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: 28648 Lake Rd, Bay Village, OH 44140 Map
Leader: Erik Bruder
Target Species: Waterfowl and Gulls
Description: The Lake Erie Shore is a great place to see waterfowl and gulls. We will bird Huntington and then move to other areas along the lake shore, according to recent sightings. Meet by the water tower (a.k.a. ice cream stand). Use the parking lot off Lake Road, Bay Village, entrance by the corner of Porter Creek Road and Lake Road.
Announcement: Field Trip to Huntington Beach, Bay Village, Ohio on Saturday, November 26, 2016
Report: Field Trip to Huntington Beach, Bay Village, Ohio on Saturday, November 26, 2016 Report
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk November 12, 2016 Report
Field Trip to Huntington Beach, Bay Village, Ohio
Date & Time: Saturday, November 26, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: 28648 Lake Rd, Bay Village, OH 44140 Map
Leader: Erik Bruder
Target Species: Waterfowl and Gulls
Description: The Lake Erie Shore is a great place to see waterfowl and gulls. We will bird Huntington and then move to other areas along the lake shore, according to recent sightings. Meet by the water tower (a.k.a. ice cream stand). Use the parking lot off Lake Road, Bay Village, entrance by the corner of Porter Creek Road and Lake Road.
Announcement: Field Trip to Huntington Beach, Bay Village, Ohio on Saturday, November 26, 2016
Report: Field Trip to Huntington Beach, Bay Village, Ohio on Saturday, November 26, 2016 Report
OCTOBER 2016
Second Saturday Bird Walk October 2016
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk October 8, 2016 Report
Field Trip to Fowles Marsh, Middleburg Heights, Ohio
Date & Time: Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Meet at Polaris Career Center, 7285 Old Oak Blvd, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 Map
Leader: Liz McQuaid
Target Species: Shorebirds and Confusing Fall Warblers
Description: Fowles Marsh is part of the Lake Abram wetlands in Middleburg Heights. It is part of the Rocky River Important Bird Area and is accessible via the Cleveland Metroparks Lake-to-Lake trail. Bridges and a paved trail make easy walking. A variety of habitats allows for shorebirds as well as songbirds and raptors. We will meet at the north end of the parking lot of Polaris Career Center, 7285 Old Oak Blvd., Middleburg Hts., OH 44130 Map
Announcement: Field Trip to Fowles Marsh, Middleburg Heights, Ohio on Sunday, October 23, 2016
Report: Field Trip to Fowles Marsh, Middleburg Heights, Ohio on Sunday, October 23, 2016 Report
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk October 8, 2016 Report
Field Trip to Fowles Marsh, Middleburg Heights, Ohio
Date & Time: Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Meet at Polaris Career Center, 7285 Old Oak Blvd, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 Map
Leader: Liz McQuaid
Target Species: Shorebirds and Confusing Fall Warblers
Description: Fowles Marsh is part of the Lake Abram wetlands in Middleburg Heights. It is part of the Rocky River Important Bird Area and is accessible via the Cleveland Metroparks Lake-to-Lake trail. Bridges and a paved trail make easy walking. A variety of habitats allows for shorebirds as well as songbirds and raptors. We will meet at the north end of the parking lot of Polaris Career Center, 7285 Old Oak Blvd., Middleburg Hts., OH 44130 Map
Announcement: Field Trip to Fowles Marsh, Middleburg Heights, Ohio on Sunday, October 23, 2016
Report: Field Trip to Fowles Marsh, Middleburg Heights, Ohio on Sunday, October 23, 2016 Report
SEPTEMBER 2016
Second Saturday Bird Walk September 2016
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk September 10, 2016 Report
Field Trip to Lake Erie Nature and Science Center
Date & Time: Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village, OH 44140 Map
Leader: Tim Jasinski, Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist
Target Species: Migrating warblers
Description: The shores of Lake Erie are prime staging spots for migrating birds on their way south from breeding grounds in Canada. We hope to see warblers in fall plumage as they journey to south and central America for the winter.
Announcement: Field Trip to Lake Erie Nature and Science Center on Sunday, September 18, 2016
Report: Field Trip to Lake Erie Nature and Science Center on Sunday, September 18, 2016 Report
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk September 10, 2016 Report
Field Trip to Lake Erie Nature and Science Center
Date & Time: Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village, OH 44140 Map
Leader: Tim Jasinski, Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist
Target Species: Migrating warblers
Description: The shores of Lake Erie are prime staging spots for migrating birds on their way south from breeding grounds in Canada. We hope to see warblers in fall plumage as they journey to south and central America for the winter.
Announcement: Field Trip to Lake Erie Nature and Science Center on Sunday, September 18, 2016
Report: Field Trip to Lake Erie Nature and Science Center on Sunday, September 18, 2016 Report
AUGUST 2016
Second Saturday Bird Walk August 2016
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk Report August 13, 2016
Field Trip to See Shorebirds at Conneaut Sandspit, Ashtabula County
Date & Time: Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Conneaut Sandspit, Ashtabula County, 480 Lake Rd., Conneaut, OH 44030 Map
Trip Leader: Lukas Padegimas, Kirtland Bird Club
Target Species: Variety of bird species
Description: The Sandspit at Conneaut often attracts an array of exciting shorebirds including Sanderlings, Red Knots, Willets, Semi-palmated Sandpipers, Pectoral Sandpipers, Dunlin, and occasionally something even rarer. Last year, we had a Buff-breasted Sandpiper! We are partnering together with Kirtland Bird Club for this field trip.
Announcement: Field Trip to See Shorebirds at Conneaut Sandspit, Ashtabula County on Sunday, August 28, 2016
Report: Field Trip to Conneaut Sandspit Sunday, August 28, 2016 Report
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk Report August 13, 2016
Field Trip to See Shorebirds at Conneaut Sandspit, Ashtabula County
Date & Time: Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Conneaut Sandspit, Ashtabula County, 480 Lake Rd., Conneaut, OH 44030 Map
Trip Leader: Lukas Padegimas, Kirtland Bird Club
Target Species: Variety of bird species
Description: The Sandspit at Conneaut often attracts an array of exciting shorebirds including Sanderlings, Red Knots, Willets, Semi-palmated Sandpipers, Pectoral Sandpipers, Dunlin, and occasionally something even rarer. Last year, we had a Buff-breasted Sandpiper! We are partnering together with Kirtland Bird Club for this field trip.
Announcement: Field Trip to See Shorebirds at Conneaut Sandspit, Ashtabula County on Sunday, August 28, 2016
Report: Field Trip to Conneaut Sandspit Sunday, August 28, 2016 Report
JULY 2016
Second Saturday Bird Walk July 2016
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk Report July 9, 2016
Field Trip to Margaret Peak Preserve with Black River Audubon
Date & Time: Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Margaret Peak Preserve, Butternut Ridge Rd, Grafton, OH 44044 Map
Leader: Patty McKelvey
Target Species: Variety of bird species
Description: Margaret Peak Preserve is a township park in Eaton Township. Soybean fields, woods and two ponds yield a variety of bird species, including Dickcissels and nesting Horned Larks in summer. Western Cuyahoga Audubon joins Black River Audubon Society for this field trip.
Announcement: Field Trip to Margaret Peak Preserve with Black River Audubon Saturday, July 16, 2016
Report: Field Trip to Margaret Peak Nature Preserve Saturday, July 16, 2016 Report
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk Report July 9, 2016
Field Trip to Margaret Peak Preserve with Black River Audubon
Date & Time: Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Margaret Peak Preserve, Butternut Ridge Rd, Grafton, OH 44044 Map
Leader: Patty McKelvey
Target Species: Variety of bird species
Description: Margaret Peak Preserve is a township park in Eaton Township. Soybean fields, woods and two ponds yield a variety of bird species, including Dickcissels and nesting Horned Larks in summer. Western Cuyahoga Audubon joins Black River Audubon Society for this field trip.
Announcement: Field Trip to Margaret Peak Preserve with Black River Audubon Saturday, July 16, 2016
Report: Field Trip to Margaret Peak Nature Preserve Saturday, July 16, 2016 Report
JUNE 2016
Second Saturday Bird Walk June 2016
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk Report June 11, 2016
Annual June Picnic and Plant Exchange
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. (no rain will fall this evening!)
Location: Lagoon Picnic Area, Valley Parkway, between Cedar Point Road and Spafford Road, south of Rocky River Nature Center
(NOT at Rocky River Nature Center – held outdoors at a picnic shelter.)
Description: Our annual Audubon picnic and plant exchange. Bring your dinner (grill will be available for cooking), your family or friends AND bring any plants, seeds, bulbs that need homes. They can be houseplants or outdoor plants. If you don’t have any plants to bring that is OK, but adopt an “orphan” plant. We also have a bird walk after dinner.
Announcement: Annual Picnic and Plant Exchange Tuesday June 7, 2016
Report: Annual Picnic and Plant Exchange Tuesday June 7, 2016 Report
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk Report June 11, 2016
Annual June Picnic and Plant Exchange
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. (no rain will fall this evening!)
Location: Lagoon Picnic Area, Valley Parkway, between Cedar Point Road and Spafford Road, south of Rocky River Nature Center
(NOT at Rocky River Nature Center – held outdoors at a picnic shelter.)
Description: Our annual Audubon picnic and plant exchange. Bring your dinner (grill will be available for cooking), your family or friends AND bring any plants, seeds, bulbs that need homes. They can be houseplants or outdoor plants. If you don’t have any plants to bring that is OK, but adopt an “orphan” plant. We also have a bird walk after dinner.
Announcement: Annual Picnic and Plant Exchange Tuesday June 7, 2016
Report: Annual Picnic and Plant Exchange Tuesday June 7, 2016 Report
MAY 2016
Second Saturday Bird Walk May 2016
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk Report May 14, 2016 Report
Early Evening Bird Walk to Lake Erie Nature and Science Center
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
Place: Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, 28728 Wolf Rd. Bay Village, Ohio 44140 Map
Leader: Tim Jasinski, Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist
Target Species: Barred Owl and Warblers
Description: Migrating warblers stop to rest and feed before crossing Lake Erie on the way to nesting grounds in Canada. Huntington Reservation, around Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, is a great spot to view them. In addition, Barred Owls have nested in the area for many years running. Chances are good to see them.
Announcement: Early Evening Bird Walk to Lake Erie Nature and Science Center Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Report: Field Trip and Evening Bird Walk Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Report
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk Report May 14, 2016 Report
Early Evening Bird Walk to Lake Erie Nature and Science Center
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
Place: Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, 28728 Wolf Rd. Bay Village, Ohio 44140 Map
Leader: Tim Jasinski, Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist
Target Species: Barred Owl and Warblers
Description: Migrating warblers stop to rest and feed before crossing Lake Erie on the way to nesting grounds in Canada. Huntington Reservation, around Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, is a great spot to view them. In addition, Barred Owls have nested in the area for many years running. Chances are good to see them.
Announcement: Early Evening Bird Walk to Lake Erie Nature and Science Center Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Report: Field Trip and Evening Bird Walk Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Report
APRIL 2016
Second Saturday Bird Walk April 2016
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk April 9, 2016 Report
Field Trip Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Lake Isaac
Date & Time: Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 7:30 a.m.
Location: Big Creek Reservation, Big Creek Parkway, Lake Isaac Parking Lot, Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130 Map
Leaders: Nancy Howell and Rich Kassouf
Target Species: Waterfowl, woodpeckers, raptors
Description: Western Cuyahoga Audubon birders will join in on one of the Audubon Spring Bird Walks for our April field trip. A variety of habitats around Lake Isaac includes forest and fields as well as Lake Isaac.
Announcement: Field Trip Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Lake Isaac
Report: Field Trip and Audubon Spring Bird Walk Sunday, April 17, 2016 Report
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk April 9, 2016 Report
Field Trip Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Lake Isaac
Date & Time: Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 7:30 a.m.
Location: Big Creek Reservation, Big Creek Parkway, Lake Isaac Parking Lot, Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130 Map
Leaders: Nancy Howell and Rich Kassouf
Target Species: Waterfowl, woodpeckers, raptors
Description: Western Cuyahoga Audubon birders will join in on one of the Audubon Spring Bird Walks for our April field trip. A variety of habitats around Lake Isaac includes forest and fields as well as Lake Isaac.
Announcement: Field Trip Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Lake Isaac
Report: Field Trip and Audubon Spring Bird Walk Sunday, April 17, 2016 Report
MARCH 2016
Second Saturday Bird Walk March 2016
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk March 12, 2016 Report
Field Trip to Wellington Upground Reservoir
Date & Time: Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Wellington Reservation, 535 Jones Rd, Wellington, Ohio 44090 Map
Leader: Erik Bruder
Target Species: Migrating waterfowl
Description: The Wellington Upground Reservoir is a great waterfowl stopover. Flocks of ducks, grebes, mergansers and scaup can be seen on the right day. There is easy viewing for all as vehicles with handicapped tags can park next to the water. Bring a scope if you have one. The reservoir is across the road from the Lorain Metroparks Wellington Reservation, with restrooms and acres of bird habitat. WCAS birders will join in on one of the Audubon Spring Bird Walks for our April field trip. A variety of habitats around Lake Isaac includes forest and fields as well as Lake Isaac. Lake Isaac is located in Middleburg Heights, on Big Creek Parkway, just south of Fowles Road.
Report: Wellington Upground Reservoir and Findley State Park Swimming Beach Field Trip Sunday, March 13, 2016 Report
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk March 12, 2016 Report
Field Trip to Wellington Upground Reservoir
Date & Time: Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Wellington Reservation, 535 Jones Rd, Wellington, Ohio 44090 Map
Leader: Erik Bruder
Target Species: Migrating waterfowl
Description: The Wellington Upground Reservoir is a great waterfowl stopover. Flocks of ducks, grebes, mergansers and scaup can be seen on the right day. There is easy viewing for all as vehicles with handicapped tags can park next to the water. Bring a scope if you have one. The reservoir is across the road from the Lorain Metroparks Wellington Reservation, with restrooms and acres of bird habitat. WCAS birders will join in on one of the Audubon Spring Bird Walks for our April field trip. A variety of habitats around Lake Isaac includes forest and fields as well as Lake Isaac. Lake Isaac is located in Middleburg Heights, on Big Creek Parkway, just south of Fowles Road.
Report: Wellington Upground Reservoir and Findley State Park Swimming Beach Field Trip Sunday, March 13, 2016 Report
FEBRUARY 2016
Second Saturday Bird Walk February 2016
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk and Great Backyard Bird Count February 13, 2016 Report
Field Trip to the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature Center
Date & Time: Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070 Map
Leader: Bill Deininger, Ken Gober, Dave Graskemper
Special: Great Backyard Bird Count
Description: The trails around the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature Center lead to woodland and wetland habitats. Three expert leaders will guide us as we observe winter resident birds. An irruption of winter finches is predicted for this winter and these will be the target species. This will be our field trip for February. The Great Backyard Bird Count is this weekend, and we will enter the results to be part of that.
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk and Great Backyard Bird Count February 13, 2016 Report
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk and Great Backyard Bird Count February 13, 2016 Report
Field Trip to the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature Center
Date & Time: Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070 Map
Leader: Bill Deininger, Ken Gober, Dave Graskemper
Special: Great Backyard Bird Count
Description: The trails around the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature Center lead to woodland and wetland habitats. Three expert leaders will guide us as we observe winter resident birds. An irruption of winter finches is predicted for this winter and these will be the target species. This will be our field trip for February. The Great Backyard Bird Count is this weekend, and we will enter the results to be part of that.
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk and Great Backyard Bird Count February 13, 2016 Report
JANUARY 2016
Field Trip to Huntington-Lake Erie Nature and Science Center
Date & Time: Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village, Ohio 44140 Map
Leader: Tim Jasinski, Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist
Description: Winter at Huntington Reservation can be surprisingly birdy! We will bird the woods and fields near Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, and work our way to Lake Erie. A variety of waterfowl and gulls are a good possibility on the lake shore. Bring a scope if you have one.
Report: Lake Erie Nature and Science Center Field Trip Sunday, January 31, 2016 Report
Second Saturday Bird Walk January 2016
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk January 9, 2016 Report
Date & Time: Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village, Ohio 44140 Map
Leader: Tim Jasinski, Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist
Description: Winter at Huntington Reservation can be surprisingly birdy! We will bird the woods and fields near Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, and work our way to Lake Erie. A variety of waterfowl and gulls are a good possibility on the lake shore. Bring a scope if you have one.
Report: Lake Erie Nature and Science Center Field Trip Sunday, January 31, 2016 Report
Second Saturday Bird Walk January 2016
Report: Second Saturday Bird Walk January 9, 2016 Report
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