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    February

    Parks | Visit | Ten To Explore | 2021 | February
    Ten Birds of Prey to Discover in Cleveland Metroparks 

    Bald Eagle - Lakefront, Ohio & Erie Canal, & Rocky River Reservations
    Our largest bird of prey, the bald eagle can be spotted year-round soaring the skies of Lakefront, Ohio & Erie Canal, and Rocky River Reservations.
     

    Bald eagle

    Turkey Vulture - Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
    Often seen unsteadily circling the skies above Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s RainForest, this scavenger readily lands to feast on roadkill.

    Red-tailed Hawk - Bradley Woods, Hinckley & Acacia Reservations
    This large, familiar hawk is a habitat generalist and is seen from Bradley Woods to Hinckley to Acacia Reservations.

    Red Shouldered Hawk - North Chagrin Reservation
    Regularly seen and heard on North Chagrin Nature Center trails, this medium-sized hawk shows black and white bands on its wings and tail feathers.

    Cooper's Hawk - Big Creek Reservation
    Incredible flying skills set this small-to medium-sized hawk apart from the rest. Look for this speedy hunter while walking the boardwalk at Big Creek Reservation.

    Sharp-shinned Hawk - Rocky River & Lakefront Reservations
    Darting over Valley Parkway or weaving through Scranton Flats, look fast, for this uncommon dove-sized hawk is even speedier than its larger cousin, the Cooper's hawk. 

    Barred Owl - Rocky River Reservation
    Commonly seen roosting in pine trees, this medium-sized owl frequents Rocky River Nature Center trails.
     

    Barred owl

    Great Horned Owl - Rocky River & Brecksville Reservations
    Conspicuously nesting roadside in Rocky River Reservation and more secretly at Brecksville Reservation, this large bird of prey sports noticeable earlike tufts.

    Eastern Screech Owl - Euclid Creek Reservation 
    Roosting in hollow trees and artificial nest boxes, this small, gray or chestnut red, feisty owl has been found nesting in Euclid Creek Reservation and several others.

    Snowy Owl - Lakefront Reservation
    The irregular presence of this much anticipated, but rarely seen raptor fades with February. Scanning the breakwalls at East 55th Street Marina or Edgewater Park may reveal this nearly all-white, large owl.
     

    Snowy owl
     
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