Founded in 1940, Kirtland Bird Club has been bringing people together to learn about, enjoy, and support birds through observation, study, and advocacy for over 85 years! Whether you are just picking up your first pair of binoculars or you are a lifelong birder, we invite you to join us at our next field trip or monthly speaker meeting!
Upcoming Programs
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Chimney Swifts: Nature’s Amazing Avian Insectivores
Judy Semroc Wed, Oct 7 @ 7PM (optional bird walk at 6PM) Nature Center at Shaker Lakes This program discusses natural history, behavior, human benefits and reasons for this species’ marked population decline. Learn how our help is needed NOW and how you can be a part of the solution. Judy is the founder of Chrysalis in Time‚ the first Ohio chapter of the North American Butterfly Association (NABA). Judy also serves on the board of the Ohio Ornithological Society (Conservation Committee) and the Ohio Biological Survey. She has co-authored two natural history guides, "Dragonflies & Damselflies of Northeast Ohio” and "Goldenrods of Northeast Ohio: A Field Guide to Identification & Natural History.” For the past 20+ years, Judy was a Conservation Specialist in the Natural Areas Division of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. As a former Petroleum Geologist and science teacher, Judy loves to learn about and share her passion for the natural world through field trips, interpretive programs, and photography. Learn more about Judy’s latest adventures & offerings through her new company, Nature Spark (www.naturesparkohio.org)! This event is free and open to all! |
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Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve
Saturday, October 17 @ 8:30AM Address: 8701 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44108 Meeting place: North end of the parking lot Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve is one of the best places in Northeast Ohio to go birding! Nearly 300 bird species have been recorded on this 88-acre preserve, and October is particularly noteworthy for autumn sparrows. As we wind through the preserve, we'll also look for lingering nesting species and fall migrants, including warblers, vireos, and thrushes.
This event is free and open to all! Please register so we can notify you if the event is canceled. |
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OUR MISSION
To bring people of Greater Cleveland and beyond together to learn about, enjoy, and support birds through observation, study, and advocacy |
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WELCOME! KBC welcomes all people interested in birds - regardless of gender identity, sexual preference, ethnicity, skin color, age, or skill level. All of our regular programs are free. |
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ABOUT KBC
Kirtland Bird Club was founded in 1940 and named after Dr. Jared Kirtland of Lakewood, whose name was given to the Kirtland's Warbler after he described seeing it in Lakewood.
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JOIN KBC $10 Student
$20 Single $30 Household $50 Sustainer $75 Advocate $100 Champion |
DONATE TO KBC
KBC is a 501c3 nonprofit volunteer-run organization. Donations and memberships are fully tax-deductible.
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