FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-
ALYSSA COOK-ALEXANDER - 216-635-32574
Birds of a feather flock together. Now that birds are flocking
to warmer climates, take the opportunity to do some bird
watching.
Enjoy bird programs in November led by experienced staff members
or volunteers, including:
Sunday Bird Walk
Sunday, November 4 � 9 - 11 a.m.
North Chagrin Nature Center � North Chagrin
Reservation
November is waterfowl month in Ohio. Search the pond and marsh
for these birds that use the wetlands as stopover points on their
way father south. Binoculars recommended. 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.
Late Fall Bird Hike
Thursday, November 8 � 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Jackson Field � South Chagrin Reservation
Enjoy a walk around Jackson Field to look for resident birds.
Binoculars and field guides are available for loan. Jackson Field
is located off Jackson Road in South Chagrin Reservation, north of
Miles Road in Moreland Hills.For more information, call
440-247-7075.
Monthly Morning with the Birds
Saturday, November 10 � 9 - 11 a.m.
Rocky River Nature Center parking lot � Rocky
River Reservation
Autumn is an exciting time to watch the birds in the woods and
over the waters of the Rocky River Valley. Bring binoculars to see
some of these winged gems. Rocky River Nature Center is located at
24000 Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, north of Cedar
Point Road in North Olmsted. For more information, call
440-734-6660.
Bird or Bust: Waterbird Mecca
Wednesday, November 14 � 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Hinckley Reservation
Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield on a �seabird watch� atop the
bluffs at Huntington Reservation. A Cornell Lab of Ornithology
waterbird survey for waterfowl, gulls, loons and more will also be
conducted. Meet at Huntington Reservation's lakefront parking lot
on the north side of Lake Road. This is a program for children,
ages 13 and older.For more information and details on the exact
location, call 216-341-9225.
Breakfast with the Birds
Sunday, November 18 � 9 - 11 a.m.
Rocky River Nature Center parking lot � Rocky
River Reservation
Bird-watching or hiking are options this morning. While the
volunteer chefs cook, participants can either watch birds or go for
a fast-paced walk. Enjoy a delicious meal after returning.
Registration, beginning Novemeber 5, is required. Each guest must
bring their own place settings. Rocky River Nature Center is
located at 24000 Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, north
of Cedar Point Road in North Olmsted. For more information and to
register, call 440-734-6660.
Hoots and Howls at West Creek
Thursday, November 29 � 7 - 9 p.m.
West Creek Reservation
Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield on an owling adventure through the
woods of West Creek Reservation. Seek out screech and Great Horned
owls, and listen and call for coyotes. Brumfield will demystify the
secretive lives of these feathered and furred hunters of the night.
Bring a flashlight. Meet at Center Park on Park Drive, adjacent o
West Creek Reservation, off State Road/Route 94 in Parma. For more
information and details on the exact location, call
216-341-9225.
Enjoy bird programs that will interest any fledging bird watcher
this November with Cleveland Metroparks - part of your
life, naturally!
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