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Special Preview Session for New Birders
Saturday, April 26, 2024, 3-5 PM
Saturday, April 26, 2024, 3-5 PM
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New Birder Orientation
Location: Memorial-Nottingham Library 17109 Lakeshore Blvd Cleveland Speaker: Matt Valencic Click HERE to register for this program. |
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Matt Valencic will go over all the basics needed to begin identifying birds: what to look and listen for, how apps like Merlin can help, and photos of birds we're likely to see on our May 3rd walk.
Kids are invited too! Friends of Euclid Creek will host a nature activity for children under 12 at the library during Matt's talk so accompanying adults can join Matt's talk!
Click HERE to register kids (and the accompanying adults) on Friends of Euclid Creek's website.
Click HERE to register kids (and the accompanying adults) on Friends of Euclid Creek's website.
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Saturday, May 3, 2025 (bird walk) 9-11 AM
Especially for new birders! Other birders welcome too! Euclid Creek Reservation - Wildwood and Villa Angela Location: 16975 Wildwood Ln, Cleveland, OH Meeting place: Wildwood Marina parking lot - see map HERE Leaders: Matt Valencic and KBC Club Members Kirtland Bird Club and Friends of Euclid Creek have come together to create these events with new birders in mind. The first event, described in the box in the lower right, will provide new birders with some knowledge and skills. During our second event, a birdwalk, we will be looking for spring migrants in a variety of habitats and we will help new birders see birds. We will scan the marina area, then look down toward the beach for gulls, shorebirds, and waterfowl. As we cross the bridge over to Villa Angela, we will check the tangled shrubs and open woods. After we return to the parking area we will check the creek and the grassy areas on either side of the creek. Among the birds we expect will be swallows, big wading birds like Great Blue Heron, noisy birds like Red-Winged Blackbirds, and a Belted Kingfisher or two, and a few of the warbler species. There should be lots to see! Native trees, creek edges, and marshy wetlands are other habitats we will explore to find a wide variety of birds. Join us for as long or short a time as you'd like.
Binoculars are not necessary, but bring them if you have them. We will have a limited number of binoculars to loan - bring a driver's license or ID for us to hold. Click HERE for information from BirdingHotspots.org about this location - most parts of our walk are accessible for wheelchairs, and those that aren't are easily skipped. Click HERE for the Bar chart showing what birds are typically found in the park in late April and early May. Be patient as the page can take 30 seconds or so to load. |
Belted Kingfisher (male) - photo by Jim Heflich
Special Preview Session for New Birders
Saturday, April 26, 2024, 3-5 PM New Birder Orientation Location: Memorial-Nottingham Library 17109 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland Speaker: Matt Valencic Click HERE to register for this program. Matt will go over all the basics needed to begin identifying birds: what to look and listen for, how apps like Merlin can help, and photos of birds we're likely to see on our May 3rd walk. Kids are invited too! Friends of Euclid Creek will host a nature activity for children under 12 at the library during Matt's talk so accompanying adults can join Matt's talk! Click HERE to register kids (and the accompanying adults) on Friends of Euclid Creek's website. |
Questions? Just email us: [email protected]
Spring Bird Walks - 3 Sundays in April, 3 in May - starting Sunday, April 13th
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These walks are one of the best ways to learn to identify birds of our region! Learn from the experienced birders who volunteer their time to lead these trips and help participants with their birding skills! The walks are open to anyone regardless of experience. Participants help each other learn. The walks take place all over northeast Ohio. Groups can see 50+ species in a single walk! And...there's no charge to join a walk!
Additional information about the walks from the Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society:
Now's the time... Join a walk and become a birder!
Click HERE to view the bird walks you can join!
Additional information about the walks from the Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society:
- "This series of walks is one of the oldest community science partnerships between Northeast Ohio park systems, Audubon chapters, and other organizations [and is] now in its 92nd year. It is also a celebration of migratory birds. Walks are led by experienced birders and will be held on Sundays, April 13, 20, and 27, and May 4, 11, and 18 at 7:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted."
Now's the time... Join a walk and become a birder!
Click HERE to view the bird walks you can join!
Click HERE for links to Past Speaker Meetings - Note: not all meetings were recorded.
Scroll down to see descriptions of speakers & topics including those that were not recorded.
Scroll down to see descriptions of speakers & topics including those that were not recorded.
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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 Kirtland's Warbler after he described it in Lakewood,
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