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    Discover What Feathered Friends are Flying Around Cleveland Metroparks During the Month of December

    News & Press | November 2010

    Discover What Feathered Friends are Flying Around Cleveland Metroparks During the Month of December

    Posted: November 3, 2010
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    BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-



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    NOVEMBER 2,
    2010
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    KAREN FREEDMAN - 216-635-3253



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    The end of the
    year is a good time to get outdoors in Cleveland Metroparks and
    enjoy local wildlife, especially our feathered friends.



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    Enjoy a variety
    of free bird programs during the month of December:



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    Bird
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    Sunday,
    December 5 �
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    a.m.



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    North
    Chagrin
    Nature
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    Reservation



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    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Search
    this beautiful forest for woodpeckers and other songbirds that make
    this area their winter retreat. Some binoculars will be available
    to borrow.
    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">North
    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Chagrin
    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Nature
    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Center style=
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    located off " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Buttermilk
    Falls Parkway
    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">, off
    the Sunset Lane entrance of North Chagrin Reservation, off SOM
    Center Road/Route 91 in
    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Mayfield
    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Village style=
    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">. For
    more information, call 440-473-3370.



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    Bird Banding:
    Songbirds



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    Sunday,
    December 5 �
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    a.m.
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    Rocky River
    Nature
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Center" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> � " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Rocky Riverstyle=
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    Bird banding is
    an essential tool for studying our feathered friends. Capture, band
    and release birds near the feeders. Program will be cancelled if
    raining. Drop in anytime between
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">9:30 a.m.> and >noon>. " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Rocky River >Nature >Center> is located at
    24000
    Valley Parkway
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> in Rocky River
    Reservation, north of
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Cedar Point
    Road
    in
    North
    Olmsted
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">.  For more
    information, call 440-734-6660.



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    Winter Bird
    Hike



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    Sunday,
    December 5 �
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    p.m.



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    Garfield
    Park
    Nature
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    Join a
    naturalist for an afternoon stroll in search of some winter birds.
    Bring binoculars for a closer look! A few extra binoculars will be
    provided.
    " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Garfield >Park >Nature >Center> is located off
    Mill
    Creek Lane
    " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">, off the >Broadway
    Avenue" font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">entrance of Garfield Park
    Reservation in
    " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Garfield
    Heights
    .
    For more information, call 216-341-3152.



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    Winter Warriors
    of West Creek



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    Tuesday,
    December 7 �
    " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">10 - 11:30
    a.m.



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    West Creek
    Reservation



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    Join Naturalist
    Jen Brumfield on a quiet winter hike through the crisp fields and
    forests of West Creek Reservation. Look for resident birds, like
    titmice, juncos and bluebirds that are toughing out the season here
    in
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Parma" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">'s "big
    backyard." Binoculars recommended. West Creek Reservation's
    main entrance is located off
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">West Ridgewood
    Drive
    ,
    between State and Broadview roads in
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    call 216-341-9225.



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    In Your
    Backyard - Winter Birds



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    Thursday,
    December 9 �
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    p.m.



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    Brecksville
    Nature
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Center" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> � Brecksville
    Reservation



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    Do you know
    what birds come to your feeder in the winter? Learn about the best
    types of food to put out. Join Naturalist Kelly McGinnis to learn
    about year-round resident birds and how to attract them to your own
    backyards.
    " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Brecksville >Nature >Center> is located off
    Chippewa
    Creek Drive
    " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">, off the Route 82 entrance
    of Brecksville Reservation in Brecksville. For more information,
    call 440-526-1012.



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    Brunch with the
    Birds



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    Saturday,
    December 11 �
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    a.m.



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    Rocky River
    Nature
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    Bird-watching
    or hiking are options this morning. While volunteer chefs cook,
    participants can either watch birds or go for a fast-paced walk.
    Then, enjoy a delicious brunch. Please bring a place setting and
    assigned food items.  Assigned food item will be given upon
    registration. Registration is required. Space is limited.
    Rocky
    River
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Nature " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Center" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> is located at >24000 Valley
    Parkway" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">in Rocky River Reservation,
    north of
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    Road
    in
    North
    Olmsted
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">.  For more
    information and to register, call 440-734-6660.



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    " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant: small-caps;">Birds
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    Sunday,
    December 12 �
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    a.m.



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    North
    Chagrin
    Nature
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Center" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">'s Nature Education
    Building � North Chagrin Reservation



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    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Enjoy
    the birds visiting the feeders and sip hot coffee. Discuss how to
    attract birds to your own backyard and the behaviors of the birds
    that are being observed. This is a great opportunity to have bird
    questions answered. Registration is required.  Space is
    limited.
    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">North
    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Chagrin
    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Nature
    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Center style=
    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">'s
    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Nature
    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Education
    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Building style=
    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;"> is
    located behind the nature center, off " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Buttermilk
    Falls Parkway
    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">, off
    the Sunset Lane entrance of North Chagrin Reservation, off SOM
    Center Road/Route 91 in
    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Mayfield
    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">Village style=
    " font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial;">. For
    more information and to register, call 440-473-3370.



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    " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant: small-caps;">Bird
    or Bust:
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    Erie
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    & Waterfowl



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    Thursday,
    December 16 �
    " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">10
    a.m.
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    Join Naturalist
    Jen Brumfield, an avid birder, on a quest to see gulls and
    waterfowl that visit the water of the tundra-esque
    >Cleveland> lakefront. Gull
    identification is complex and tricky. Dress extremely warm.
    Binoculars required. Spotting scope recommended. Registration is
    required. Space is limited. Meeting location given upon
    registration. For more information and to register, call
    216-341-9225.



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    Monthly Morning
    with the Birds



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    Saturday,
    December 18 �
    " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">9 - 11
    a.m.



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    Rocky River
    Nature
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Center" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> � " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Rocky Riverstyle=
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    Enjoy a
    leisurely walk with Naturalist David Dvorak through the forest and
    along wetlands to discover year-round resident birds and those that
    have migrated to the area to spend the winter.
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Rocky River>Nature>Center> is located at
    24000
    Valley Parkway
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> in Rocky River
    Reservation, north of
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Cedar Point
    Road
    in
    North
    Olmsted
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">.  For more
    information, call 440-734-6660.



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    Meet A
    Chickadee



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    Saturday,
    December 18 �
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    p.m.



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    Rocky River
    Nature
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Center" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> � " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Rocky Riverstyle=
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    Enjoy
    black-capped chickadees and other birds that stay active in the
    winter. Join Naturalist Min Keung and try hand-feeding chickadees.
    Rocky
    River
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Nature " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Center" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> is located at >24000 Valley
    Parkway" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">in Rocky River Reservation,
    north of
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Cedar Point
    Road
    in
    North
    Olmsted
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">.  For more
    information, call 440-734-6660.



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    Bird Banding:
    Songbirds



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    Sunday,
    December 19 �
    " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">9:30
    a.m.
    " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">  -> " font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">noon



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    Rocky River
    Nature
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Center" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> � " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Rocky Riverstyle=
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Reservation



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    Bird banding is
    an essential tool for studying our feathered friends. Capture, band
    and release birds near the feeders. Program will be cancelled if
    raining. Drop in anytime between
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">9:30 a.m.> and >noon>. " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Rocky River >Nature >Center> is located at
    24000
    Valley Parkway
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> in Rocky River
    Reservation, north of
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Cedar Point
    Road
    in
    North
    Olmsted
    " font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">.  For more
    information, call 440-734-6660.



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