KBC FIELD TRIPS
Shorebirds at the Conneaut Sandspit
(This trip is Cancelled!)
Conneaut Sand Spit
Ashtabula County
Saturday, August 26, 2017
8:30 a.m.
Trip Leader: Lukas Padegimas
Description: The sand spit at Conneaut often attracts an array of exciting shorebirds including Sanderlings, Red Knots, Willets, Semi-palmated Sandpipers, Pectoral Sandpipers, Dunlin, and occasionally something even rarer.
Directions: 480 Lake Rd, Conneaut, OH 44030 is the address of the park overlooking the public beach. To reach the sand spit: Take I-90 east to Exit 241 (OH-7 North). Follow OH-7 north for 2 miles until you reach State St. Turn right onto State St until you reach Broad St (third intersection). Turn left (north) here and follow Broad Street toward the harbor (this is still OH-7). Once you drive down the hill into the marina, turn left toward the boat launch and follow this road along the base of the hill until you reach a dirt/sandy road at the end which will take you out to the beach and sand spit. Use judgment about driving the dirt road.
(GPS for sand spit: 41.9696938, -80.5583171)
Shorebirds at the Conneaut Sandspit
(This trip is Cancelled!)
Conneaut Sand Spit
Ashtabula County
Saturday, August 26, 2017
8:30 a.m.
Trip Leader: Lukas Padegimas
Description: The sand spit at Conneaut often attracts an array of exciting shorebirds including Sanderlings, Red Knots, Willets, Semi-palmated Sandpipers, Pectoral Sandpipers, Dunlin, and occasionally something even rarer.
Directions: 480 Lake Rd, Conneaut, OH 44030 is the address of the park overlooking the public beach. To reach the sand spit: Take I-90 east to Exit 241 (OH-7 North). Follow OH-7 north for 2 miles until you reach State St. Turn right onto State St until you reach Broad St (third intersection). Turn left (north) here and follow Broad Street toward the harbor (this is still OH-7). Once you drive down the hill into the marina, turn left toward the boat launch and follow this road along the base of the hill until you reach a dirt/sandy road at the end which will take you out to the beach and sand spit. Use judgment about driving the dirt road.
(GPS for sand spit: 41.9696938, -80.5583171)
Fall Warblers
At Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County
Saturday September 23, 2017
Trip Start: 9:00 a.m.
Trip Leader: Irene Krise
Description: We will search for fall warblers and some early sparrows in this beautiful lush habitat along the lake.
Directions: 8701 Lakeshore Boulevard, Cleveland OH 44103
At Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County
Saturday September 23, 2017
Trip Start: 9:00 a.m.
Trip Leader: Irene Krise
Description: We will search for fall warblers and some early sparrows in this beautiful lush habitat along the lake.
Directions: 8701 Lakeshore Boulevard, Cleveland OH 44103
Sharp-tailed Sparrows at Wake Robin Trail
Wake Robin Trail, Mentor Marsh, Lake County
Saturday October 7, 2017
Trip Start: 9:00 a.m.
Trip Leader: Irene Krise
Description: Now is the prime weekend to find Le Conte’s Sparrows and Nelson’s Sparrows at the Marsh as well as many other more common sparrows. Soras and Bitterns are a possibility at this time of the year too.
Directions: parking lot next to 8920 Woodridge Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
Wake Robin Trail, Mentor Marsh, Lake County
Saturday October 7, 2017
Trip Start: 9:00 a.m.
Trip Leader: Irene Krise
Description: Now is the prime weekend to find Le Conte’s Sparrows and Nelson’s Sparrows at the Marsh as well as many other more common sparrows. Soras and Bitterns are a possibility at this time of the year too.
Directions: parking lot next to 8920 Woodridge Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
Loons at Bradstreet Landing: A joint field trip with WCAS
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Trip Start: 9:00 a.m.
Leaders: Various
Target Species: Waterfowl, Cave Swallows
Description: Bradstreet's Landing in Rocky River, Ohio offers easily accessible views of Lake Erie waterfowl. Grebes, loons, scaup, scoters have been seen here, as well as Cave Swallows. Depending on local sightings, we will either stay at Bradstreet's landing, or move to other nearby Lake Erie hotspots.
Directions: 22400 Lake Road, Rocky River, OH 44116.
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Trip Start: 9:00 a.m.
Leaders: Various
Target Species: Waterfowl, Cave Swallows
Description: Bradstreet's Landing in Rocky River, Ohio offers easily accessible views of Lake Erie waterfowl. Grebes, loons, scaup, scoters have been seen here, as well as Cave Swallows. Depending on local sightings, we will either stay at Bradstreet's landing, or move to other nearby Lake Erie hotspots.
Directions: 22400 Lake Road, Rocky River, OH 44116.
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Christmas Bird CountSaturday, December 16, 2017
Coordinator: Andy Jones Description: KBC has a long tradition of supporting the Cleveland Christmas Bird Count. KBC does the Eastside Christmas Bird Count, and Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society does the Westside Cleveland Bird Count. Both counts cover a variety of locations within assigned circles. Everyone is welcome to participate and count birds along the lakefront, at backyard bird feeders, and on trails in woods and fields. Directions: To sign up for the eastside count, contact Andy at ornitholoco@gmail.com. To see the count area map, clicker HERE. |
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Ducks at Nimisila ReservoirSaturday, January 13, 2018
9 a.m. Leader: Jon Cefus Description: Nimisila Reservoir is one of the 13 bodies of water that make up the Portage Lakes in Portage County. It was built in 1936 by the federal Works Progress Administration. Historically, the area was an important trading post for settlers and Indians. During the War of 1812, it served as a rendezvous point for American troops. A WWII corsair airplane crash landed in the reservoir on a training mission from Goodyear. Legend has it that it is underwater and remains stuck in the mud somewhere within the reservoir. Nimisila is the staging area for purple martins in August. The reservoir features eagles, osprey, and during the winter months, many ducks can be seen there. Directions: The address for the pull-off to meet at is: 5034 Christman Rd., Clinton, OH 44319. From I-77: Go south through Akron. Exit at Arlington Road and turn RIGHT. Follow Arlington for several miles (past State Rt. 619) then turn RIGHT on E. Caston Rd. Turn LEFT on Christman Rd. and the large pull-off will be coming up on your RIGHT. If someone is coming from I-71, take State Route 18 East at Medina and then head South on I-77 to follow the same directions from there. |
Franklin's Gull
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Gulls and Ducks at Avon Power PlantSunday, February 18, 2018
9 a.m. Leader: Tim Colborn Description: Avon Power Plant is on the Lake Erie lakefront in Lorain County and attracts large numbers of fish – and therefore gulls and ducks – in the winter, due to its warm water output. After birding there, we may head east or west depending on what’s being seen around the area. Target species include Glaucous Gull, Iceland Gull, Thayer’s Gull, Great and Lesser Black-back Gulls, Parasitic Jaeger, Common Loon, White-winged Scoter, Black Scoter, Surf Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, and other waterfowl. Directions: I-90 West to SR-611. Turn right (west) on SR-611 and right (north) on Miller Road. At US-6 (Lake Road) turn right (east) and turn left into the parking area at Miller Park, which is adjacent to the power plant. There are two parking areas: The most frequently used one is the more eastern one close to the power plant. Overflow parking is available in the parking area on the west side of the park. |
Shreve Migration Sensation
Saturday, March 17, 2018
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Shreve Elementary School,
598 North Market St. (SR226)
Shreve, OH 44676
Leader: Self-guided
Description: This peak spring bird migration event includes self-guided tours with experts located at help stations throughout the Killbuck Wildlife Area, which covers over 5,600 acres and is Ohio’s largest wetlands complex. At Shreve Elementary School and throughout the wildlife area, enjoy a full day of “sensational “ family-friendly activities in addition to six workshops offered by well-known experts in their fields. Admission is $15 individual and $20 per family and includes all events and workshops. There is no fee to explore the wildlife area on your own or in groups of people.
Directions: Shreve is located on State Route 226, south of Wooster . Ar ter ies that lead into Wooster ar e
State Routes 83, 30, and 250. From Wooster, take State Route 3 south and bear left on State Route 226.
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Shreve Elementary School,
598 North Market St. (SR226)
Shreve, OH 44676
Leader: Self-guided
Description: This peak spring bird migration event includes self-guided tours with experts located at help stations throughout the Killbuck Wildlife Area, which covers over 5,600 acres and is Ohio’s largest wetlands complex. At Shreve Elementary School and throughout the wildlife area, enjoy a full day of “sensational “ family-friendly activities in addition to six workshops offered by well-known experts in their fields. Admission is $15 individual and $20 per family and includes all events and workshops. There is no fee to explore the wildlife area on your own or in groups of people.
Directions: Shreve is located on State Route 226, south of Wooster . Ar ter ies that lead into Wooster ar e
State Routes 83, 30, and 250. From Wooster, take State Route 3 south and bear left on State Route 226.
Ducks at Ladue Resevoir
Sunday, March 25, 2015
9 a.m.
Location:17799 Valley Rd
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Leader: Matt Valencic
March is all about water fowl on the open water , and there is usually plenty of water, even if the reservoir is low. We will look for as many as 20 duck species; Loons; Tundra and Trumpeter Swans; Coots and Grebes; Osprey; Bald Eagles; Cooper’s, Red-tailed and Red-shouldered Hawks; and all the year round birds in the fields, forest and edges along Valley Road and elsewhere.
Directions: Ladue Reser voir is in Geauga County near the intersection of State Routes 44 and 422 at Auburn Corners. We will meet at the boat house on the south end of Valley Road.
Early Migration at Columbia Reservation
Saturday, April 28, 2018
9 a.m.
25145 Royalton Rd
Columbia Station, Ohio
Leader: Rich Kassouf
Description: We will look for early migrant songbirds and other species.
Directions: Columbia Reservation is located in Lorain County on State Route 82, just west of State Route 252.
Saturday, April 28, 2018
9 a.m.
25145 Royalton Rd
Columbia Station, Ohio
Leader: Rich Kassouf
Description: We will look for early migrant songbirds and other species.
Directions: Columbia Reservation is located in Lorain County on State Route 82, just west of State Route 252.
Peak Migration at Hach-Otis Sanctuary
Saturday, May 19, 2018
9 a.m.
Location: Willoughby Hills, Ohio
Leader: John Lillich
Hach-Otis Sanctuary is 161 acres of mostly mature upland beach/maple forest, flood plain, meadow, and swamp forest. Portions along the Chagrin River rise 150 to 170 feet above the river, giving a very scenic view of the Chagrin River valley below. These cut banks provide nesting habitat for three to four colonies of Bank Swallows, with usually 60 to 80 nest cavities per colony. Also plan to see Belted Kingfisher, Bald Eagle, Osprey, and Great Horned, Barred and Screech-Owls. Mammals abound such as Red Fox, Coyote, White-tailed Deer.
Directions: Hach-Otis is located in the city of Willoughby Hills at the end of Skyline Drive. From I 271, exit onto I 90 east. From I 90, exit onto State Route 91 (SOM Center Rd.). Take SOM Center Rd. south to US Rt. 6 (Euclid-Chardon Rd.). Then take Chardon Rd. east to State Route. 174 (River Rd.), and River Rd. north to Skyline Dr. (approx. 600 ft.). Skyline Dr. ends in the Hach-Otis parking lot.
9 a.m.
Location: Willoughby Hills, Ohio
Leader: John Lillich
Hach-Otis Sanctuary is 161 acres of mostly mature upland beach/maple forest, flood plain, meadow, and swamp forest. Portions along the Chagrin River rise 150 to 170 feet above the river, giving a very scenic view of the Chagrin River valley below. These cut banks provide nesting habitat for three to four colonies of Bank Swallows, with usually 60 to 80 nest cavities per colony. Also plan to see Belted Kingfisher, Bald Eagle, Osprey, and Great Horned, Barred and Screech-Owls. Mammals abound such as Red Fox, Coyote, White-tailed Deer.
Directions: Hach-Otis is located in the city of Willoughby Hills at the end of Skyline Drive. From I 271, exit onto I 90 east. From I 90, exit onto State Route 91 (SOM Center Rd.). Take SOM Center Rd. south to US Rt. 6 (Euclid-Chardon Rd.). Then take Chardon Rd. east to State Route. 174 (River Rd.), and River Rd. north to Skyline Dr. (approx. 600 ft.). Skyline Dr. ends in the Hach-Otis parking lot.
Late Migration at Firestone Metropark
Saturday, June 23
9 a.m.
Leader: Jim Reyda
Firestone Park in Summit County was 189 acres of farmland when donated by the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in 1949. Today visitors can see a mature woodland and wetland with easy access on many trails. The Tuscarawas River and Race flow through the park with ponds on the north side and the Fire-stone flood control reservoir to the east. In early summer, target birds will be nesting Osprey, Great Blue Heron and woodland birds.
Directions: Take I-77 South to I-277 South; get off at Main St., exit go through the light on Swartz Rd. and turn right on Harrington Rd. Take a right at the second parking lot at the spillway bridge. From I-71 go south to Rt. 18 East to I-77 South, then I-277 South to Main St. You can also take I-76, 224 East from I-71 to I-277 South and Main St. exit.
9 a.m.
Leader: Jim Reyda
Firestone Park in Summit County was 189 acres of farmland when donated by the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in 1949. Today visitors can see a mature woodland and wetland with easy access on many trails. The Tuscarawas River and Race flow through the park with ponds on the north side and the Fire-stone flood control reservoir to the east. In early summer, target birds will be nesting Osprey, Great Blue Heron and woodland birds.
Directions: Take I-77 South to I-277 South; get off at Main St., exit go through the light on Swartz Rd. and turn right on Harrington Rd. Take a right at the second parking lot at the spillway bridge. From I-71 go south to Rt. 18 East to I-77 South, then I-277 South to Main St. You can also take I-76, 224 East from I-71 to I-277 South and Main St. exit.
Shorebirds and Terns at Ladue Reservoir
September 22, 2018
9 a.m.
Leader: Matt Valencic
September is all about shorebirds, but it de-pends on mudflats. If mud and gravel bars are good, you can expect up to 18 shorebird species, occasional Common and Forster’s Terns, Caspian Tern, Sabine’s Gull, and lots of Os-prey and many Eagles.
Directions: Ladue Reservoir is in Geauga County near the intersection of Routes 44 and 422 at Auburn Corners. We will meet at the boat house on the south end of Valley Road.
9 a.m.
Leader: Matt Valencic
September is all about shorebirds, but it de-pends on mudflats. If mud and gravel bars are good, you can expect up to 18 shorebird species, occasional Common and Forster’s Terns, Caspian Tern, Sabine’s Gull, and lots of Os-prey and many Eagles.
Directions: Ladue Reservoir is in Geauga County near the intersection of Routes 44 and 422 at Auburn Corners. We will meet at the boat house on the south end of Valley Road.