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The Lake Erie Birding Trail, a series of 84 premier birding locations along Ohio’s north coast, was unveiled during the Midwest Birding Symposium in mid-September. This project was coordinated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife. A birding trail is a directory of the most productive and accessible birdwatching sites in an area with the goal of bringing people to the birds. The Lake Erie Birding Trail closely follows the Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s America’s Byways program, and covers Ohio’s entire 312-mile coastline.
The 84 trail sites represent over 30 federal, state, county, and local park districts and management agencies. Lake Metroparks has six parks featured: one in the Ashtabula loop and five in the Cleveland loop.
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Audubon Wetlands Preserve
Ashland County Park District
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Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area
This 5,671-acre wildlife area is situated in northeastern Ohio in portions of Wayne and Holmes counties. This complex is Ohio’s largest remaining marshland outside of the Lake Erie region. A great variety of nesting and migrant birds utilize the area. Of particular interest is the spring migration of waterfowl and songbirds.
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Malabar Farms - Songbird Aviary
The Malabar Farm Songbird Aviary contains varied avian species throughout the year.
4050 Bromfield Road
Lucas, OH 44843
Phone: 419-892-2784
For additional information website
(photo courtesy of Malabar Farm)
The Ohio Bird Sanctuary
3774 Orweiler Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44903
419.884.HAWK (4295)
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EVENTS |
February 25, 2012
(Wayne County)
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Ohio Bluebird Society Conference Annual Educational conference. This year's theme "Celebrating Things with Wings." Shisler Conference Center 8 AM-2:30 PM 330-465-6987 www.ohiobluebirdsociety.org
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March 15, 2012 (return of buzzards)
March 18, 2012
Festival |
Buzzard Sunday!
Sunday, March 18
Join hundreds to search the skies for the annual buzzard watch at the
Annual Return of the Buzzards!
The buzzards are flying back from their winter southern roosts, which means spring is right around the corner!
Experience the annual rite of spring, as the world-famous buzzards return to the Buzzard Roost in Hinckley Reservation on March 15.
March 15th is known as the ‘Ides of March,’ but is also internationally-known as the day the buzzards return to their summer roost at Hinckley Reservation’s Buzzard Roost.
Grab the binoculars and search the skies with Cleveland Metroparks Official Buzzard Spotter, Bob Hinkle, Cleveland Metroparks Chief of Outdoor Education as he searches the early morning sky for the first turkey vultures to return for the year. The search begins at 7 a.m. and continues until the first buzzard returns to the roost.
For more info see website
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March 16, 2012
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March 24, 2012
(Wayne County) |
Shreve Migration Sensation
Full day of events centering around the annual start of birding in the Killbuck Marsh Area in Shreve. Guest speakers, workshops, vendor hall and special children's educational activities. Shreve Elementary School Rt. 226. 7 AM-4 PM 330-567-2342 www.shreveohio.com
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March 30, 2012
(Summit County) |
Waterfowl Watch
Silver Creek Metro Park/Boathouse, 8 am, 330.865.8065, www.summitmetroparks.org
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March 31, 2012
(Summit County) |
Young Birders: Herons
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/Seneca Deck, 2 pm, 330.865.8065, www.summitmetroparks.org
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April 7, 2012
(Summit County) |
Big Bird Night: Woodcocks & Owls
Silver Creek Metro Park/Pheasant Run Area, 8 pm, 330.865.8065, www.summitmetroparks.org
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April 13, 2012
(Summit County) |
Bird Walk: Friday Firestone Feathers & Friends, Firestone Metro Park/Tuscarawas Meadows Area, 7:30 am,
For additional info:
330.865.8065, www.summitmetroparks.org
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April thru November
2012
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Live Birds of Prey - Mohican State Park
Every Saturday evening April through November at Mohican State Park Lodge. Learn about Ohio's flighted predators. Marvel at the speed of falcons, the stealth of owls, and the accuracy of hawks. Gather in the lobby at 8:00pm. For more info call 419-938-5411 or go to www.mohicanstateparklodge.com
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April 21, 2012
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Morning Bird Hike
Silver Creek Metro Park/Pheasant Run Area, 10 am, 330.865.8065, www.summitmetroparks.org
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April 27, 2012
(Summit County) |
Bird Walk: Friday Firestone Feathers & Friends, Firestone Metro Park, 7:30 am, 330.865.8065
For additional info www.summitmetroparks.org
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For additional events see
our events page.
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