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Are you a bird lover? From birding trails to sanctuaries to a National Park, Northern Ohio offers the bird lover so many areas to discover its flying wildlife.
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Some of our favorite bird links:
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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 |
April thru
November
2012
(Ashland County) |
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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May 17, 2012
(Cuyahoga County) |
Cleveland Metroparks
Spring Bird Hike
Thursday 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Jackson Field parking lot ∙ South Chagrin Reservation
Take a 1.5-mile hike and discover winged migrants during this series of bird hikes. Binoculars recommended. Some binoculars available for loan. Jackson Field parking lot is located off Jackson Road in South Chagrin Reservation, north of Miles Road in Moreland Hills. For more information, call 440-247-7075.
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May 19, 2012
(Cuyahoga County) |
Cleveland Metroparks
Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve Migration Mania
Saturday, May 19 ∙ 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve · Cleveland
The natural area on Lake Erie, formerly known as Dike 14, is officially open all the time. Come see this Cleveland gem anytime between the hours listed. Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve is located at the northern most end of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, north of the Shoreway in Cleveland. Park at the Cleveland Lakefront State Park Offices. For more information, call 440-734-6660.
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May 20, 2012
(Cuyahoga County) |
Cleveland Metroparks
Birding On The Lake To Lake Trail
Sunday, May 20 ∙ 7:30 - 10 a.m.
Eastland Road Trailhead ∙ Big Creek Reservation
Join Naturalist Sharon Hosko on a 1.5-mile hike and discover which birds can be seen or heard on the Lake Abram section of the Lake to Lake Trail. Binoculars are recommended. Eastland Road Trailhead is located off Eastland Road in Big Creek Reservation, north of Bagley Road in Berea. For more information, call 440-526-1012.
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May 24, 2012
(Cuyahoga County) |
Cleveland Metroparks
Spring Bird Hike
Thursday 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Jackson Field parking lot ∙ South Chagrin Reservation
Take a 1.5-mile hike and discover winged migrants during this series of bird hikes. Binoculars recommended. Some binoculars available for loan. Jackson Field parking lot is located off Jackson Road in South Chagrin Reservation, north of Miles Road in Moreland Hills. For more information, call 440-247-7075.
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May 27, 2012
(Cuyahoga County) |
Cleveland Metroparks
Bird Or Bust
Sunday, May 27 ∙ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
North Chagrin Nature Center ∙ North Chagrin Reservation
Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield on a "round-up" of migrant and breeding songbirds of North Chagrin Reservation. Take an easy, 2-mile hike and scour the wetlands and beech and hemlock ravines for woodpeckers, creepers, kinglets, flycatchers and others. North Chagrin Nature Center is located off Buttermilk Falls Parkway, off the Sunset Lane entrance of North Chagrin Reservation, off SOM Center Road/Route 91 in Mayfield Village. For more information, call 440-473-3370.
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May 30, 2012
(Cuyahoga County) |
Cleveland Metroparks
Birding in a Big Canoe
Wednesday, May 30 ∙ 6 - 8 p.m.
Eldon Russell Park ∙ Geauga Park District
Join Historical Interpreter/Naturalist Foster Brown and Ben DeRubertis on a trip down the scenic Upper Cuyahoga River in a 34-foot canoe. Enjoy birding, historical facts, wildflowers, trees, insects and, perhaps, even a glimpse of a few mammals. Registration, beginning May 1, and a $5 fee per person is required. Space is limited. Additional details including starting location given upon registration. For registration and more information, call 440-786-8530. |
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Ohio One Day Trips
Looking for a one day escape? Check out a few of our favorite one day trips. Make sure to check back often as we continue to add new ideas for Ohio getaways. |
Antiques, Flea Markets
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Craft Fairs
Northern Ohio is the perfect place to start your search for your favorite antiques. |
Northern Ohio Festivals
Plan your next getaway. NorthernOhioTourism.com is proud to bring to you the following listing of Northern Ohio Festivals.
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Adventure Ohio
This year make Ohio your place for your next outdoor adventure. Whether you like to bicycle, golf, hike, fish, canoe, kayak, swim or take your best friend to a dog park, there is so much to enjoy.
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Amish Country
Ohio Amish Country is located in
NE Ohio Geauga County, and Central Ohio Holmes,
Tuscarawas and Wayne Counties. |
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