Field Trip & Activity Itinerary and Reports Archive January 2019 - December 2019
Please Note: Field Trips listed from August through December 2018 are TBA and will be updated as dates and locations are confirmed.
JANUARY 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
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
Gulls and Wintering Birds Hotspots Field Trip
Event: Gulls and Wintering Birds Hotspots Field Trip
Date & Time: Sat Jan 26, 2019 at 8:00am-11:30am
Meetup Location: North Olmsted RTA Park and Ride, 5575 Great Northern Blvd, North Olmsted, OH 44070 Map
Birding Location: TBD location based on current activity and sightings around the date of the field trip. One location could be Wendy Park Reservation, 2800 Whiskey Island Drive, Cleveland, OH 44102 (or within 30+ miles from North Olmsted).
Leader: Liz McQuaid
Primary Target: Gulls and Wintering Birds
Description: January can be a terrific month for gull-watching along the Lake Erie shore. We’ll brave the frigid temperatures and strong winds to see if we can find both the common and rarer gull species, as well as other wintering birds like ducks, grebes, loons, and raptors. Patience can be rewarded with a better understanding of the various plumages of our common gulls as well as glimpses of the relatively rarer “white-winged” gulls. We’ll plan on meeting at the North Olmsted RTA Park and Ride, 5575 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted, OH 44070.
Announcement: Waterfowl Hotspot Field Trip on Saturday, January 26, 2019
Report: Waterfowl Hotspot Field Trip Saturday, Jan 26, 2019 Report
Event: Gulls and Wintering Birds Hotspots Field Trip
Date & Time: Sat Jan 26, 2019 at 8:00am-11:30am
Meetup Location: North Olmsted RTA Park and Ride, 5575 Great Northern Blvd, North Olmsted, OH 44070 Map
Birding Location: TBD location based on current activity and sightings around the date of the field trip. One location could be Wendy Park Reservation, 2800 Whiskey Island Drive, Cleveland, OH 44102 (or within 30+ miles from North Olmsted).
Leader: Liz McQuaid
Primary Target: Gulls and Wintering Birds
Description: January can be a terrific month for gull-watching along the Lake Erie shore. We’ll brave the frigid temperatures and strong winds to see if we can find both the common and rarer gull species, as well as other wintering birds like ducks, grebes, loons, and raptors. Patience can be rewarded with a better understanding of the various plumages of our common gulls as well as glimpses of the relatively rarer “white-winged” gulls. We’ll plan on meeting at the North Olmsted RTA Park and Ride, 5575 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted, OH 44070.
Announcement: Waterfowl Hotspot Field Trip on Saturday, January 26, 2019
Report: Waterfowl Hotspot Field Trip Saturday, Jan 26, 2019 Report
FEBRUARY 2019
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
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
Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society Field Trip to Towpath/NEORSD
Event: Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society Field Trip to Towpath/NEORSD outflow area
Date & Time: Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2019.
Location: 7201 Canal Rd., Cuyahoga Hts., OH 44125 (use small parking lot by Canal Rd. look for Metroparks sign)
Leader: Penny O'Connor
Target species: Bald Eagle, winter resident birds
Description: Bald Eagles have been sighted recently in this area of the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath. These and other birds are attracted to the outflow of relatively warm water from the NEORSD Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, where it empties into the Cuyahoga River.
Announcement: Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society Field Trip to Towpath/NEORSD Outflow Area
Report: Field Trip to Towpath/NEORSD outflow area Sunday, March 3, 2019 Report
Event: Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society Field Trip to Towpath/NEORSD outflow area
Date & Time: Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2019.
Location: 7201 Canal Rd., Cuyahoga Hts., OH 44125 (use small parking lot by Canal Rd. look for Metroparks sign)
Leader: Penny O'Connor
Target species: Bald Eagle, winter resident birds
Description: Bald Eagles have been sighted recently in this area of the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath. These and other birds are attracted to the outflow of relatively warm water from the NEORSD Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, where it empties into the Cuyahoga River.
Announcement: Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society Field Trip to Towpath/NEORSD Outflow Area
Report: Field Trip to Towpath/NEORSD outflow area Sunday, March 3, 2019 Report
MARCH 2019
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
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
Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society Field Trip to Wellington Upground Reservoir
Event: Field Trip to Wellington Upground Reservoir
Place: 535 Jones Road, Wellington, Ohio 44090 (Detailed maps and directions here.)
Date & Time: Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 8 a.m.
Leader: Erik Bruder
Target Species: Migrating Waterfowl
Description: According to eBird, almost 40 species of waterfowl have been seen at Wellington Upground Reservoir over the years. Greater White-fronted Goose and Cackling Goose are among the species. This field trip will begin at the reservoir, with the option of moving to Wellington Reservation or Findley State Park, depending on sightings.
Announcement: Field Trip to Wellington Upground Reservoir on Sunday, March 31, 2019
Report:
Event: Field Trip to Wellington Upground Reservoir
Place: 535 Jones Road, Wellington, Ohio 44090 (Detailed maps and directions here.)
Date & Time: Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 8 a.m.
Leader: Erik Bruder
Target Species: Migrating Waterfowl
Description: According to eBird, almost 40 species of waterfowl have been seen at Wellington Upground Reservoir over the years. Greater White-fronted Goose and Cackling Goose are among the species. This field trip will begin at the reservoir, with the option of moving to Wellington Reservation or Findley State Park, depending on sightings.
Announcement: Field Trip to Wellington Upground Reservoir on Sunday, March 31, 2019
Report:
APRIL 2019
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:
Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society 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:
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:
Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society 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:
