Above: Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) by David Lewis.

The southern shore of Lake Erie is one of the principal stopovers for migrating warblers in need of rest and refueling enroute to their nesting grounds in Canada. We will walk the woods and fields of Huntington Reservation, from Lake Erie Nature Nature and Science Center to the lake and back. Chances are very good for a look at nesting Barred Owls and Red-headed Woodpeckers near the nature center. ​

The first day of fall greeted us with the coolest morning of the season to date. Temperatures were in the low 50’s but sunny skies made it seem nicer. We were treated to excellent views of Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and several warblers along the all-purpose trail through the woods to the fire station. ​

Tim Jasinski spotted a number of warbler species in the ravine behind the center, a good start toward the total of 12 warbler species for the evening. The resident Barred Owls called and sat obligingly where all could have a great view. Gray Catbirds and brilliant orange and black Baltimore Orioles sang at many locations. 

Come after work for an early evening bird walk through the woods and fields around Lake Erie Nature and Science Center. Warblers are migrating through northeast Ohio on their way to nest in Canada. Barred Owls have nested often in the ravine below LENSC. We may possibly see one or more.

We continued from Lake Erie Nature and Science Center to Huntington Beach where we observed several Gulls and Hawks. We didn't have many duck species, as Lake Erie is still frozen close to shore and open water was far beyond our reach. Gull species included Ring-billed Gulls, Herring Gulls, and Great Black-backed Gulls. 

The annual Great Backyard Bird Count runs from Friday, February 16, 2018 through Monday, February 19, 2018. WCAS will celebrate at LENSC on Sunday with a walk from Lake Erie Nature and Science Center to Lake Erie and back. 

Ducks, mainly diving ducks, may need help with these cold temperatures so here's what to look for.

Warblers appeared in a flock at the end of the walk, making a circle in the shrubs and trees by the entrance of Lake Erie Nature and Science Center. Seven warbler species included American Redstart, Blackpoll Warbler, Cape May Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, Magnolia Warbler, Wilson's Warbler.

Enjoy a walk through the woods, fields and beach at Cleveland Metroparks Huntington Reservation. Early migrants will be our focus, early warblers or maybe late shorebirds.

Common Nighthawks high overhead and a fledgling Barred Owl delighted forty birders on this warm and windy evening. Colorful Baltimore Orioles sang at many locations. ​

Barred owl (Strix varia) By Mdf (Taken by Mdf) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons

Enjoy an early evening bird walk in Huntington Reservation. Meet at Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, 28728 Wolf Rd., Bay Village, OH 44140. Good chance to see Barred Owls as well as migrating warblers.

Birders have participated in Annual Audubon Spring Bird Walks since 1932. ​​Watch spring migrants return or travel through to their summer breeding grounds during the Annual Audubon Spring Bird Walk.

Barred Owls have nested next to Lake Erie Nature and Science Center for some years now, and the female of the pair sat quietly in the favorite tree on the edge of the ravine by Porter Creek.

Lesser black-backed Gull at Huntington Beach by Dave Lewis.

Bird the woods and fields of Huntington Reservation.

Thanks to members Terry and Joanne Gorges and volunteer Megan Taylor for staffing the Western Cuyahoga Audubon display, connecting with exhibiting organizations, and getting the word out about Chapter programs to film audiences!

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Birders today enjoyed a hazy, pleasant day with crows and jays mobbing a raptor or owl ­ unseen by any of the humans on the ground in the trees above Porter Creek by Lake Erie Nature and Science Center.

The shores of Lake Erie are prime staging spots for migrating birds on their way south from breeding grounds in Canada.  

Barred Owl fledglings and multiple Swainson's Thrushes were highlights of this early evening bird walk around Lake Erie Nature and Science Center.

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.

Watch the spring migrants return or travel through to their summer breeding grounds during the 83rd Annual Series of Spring Bird Walks.

Taking advantage of spring-like weather and open water, the walk began at Huntington Beach.  At the end of the walk the Barred Owl next to Lake Erie Nature and Science Center did not disappoint.