Bird Walk: Celebrating Sparrow Migration
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Bird Walk: Celebrating Sparrow Migration
Walk Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Walk Location: Meet at the parking lot at Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve, 8701 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44108. Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KMNRfAC56q43FU2i7
Walk Leaders: Michelle Brosius, Nancy Howell
Description: October is peak sparrow season at Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve, and we invite you to celebrate it with us. Over the years, 20 sparrow species have been recorded at this remarkable lakeside habitat. In mid‑October, we can expect White‑crowned, White‑throated, Chipping, and Field Sparrow, along with Dark‑eyed Junco and Eastern Towhee. American Tree and Fox Sparrow should be just arriving. Song and Swamp Sparrow should be present, too. Grasshopper, Clay‑colored, and Vesper Sparrow were seen at the location this past spring and may return this fall. We’ll also keep an eye out for other fall favorites, including Ruby‑crowned and Golden‑crowned Kinglets, Brown Creeper, and Winter Wren. To help everyone feel confident in the field, Michelle Brosius will offer a sparrow identification refresher via Zoom on Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. Attend the webinar, the walk, or both!
Photo: Juvenile White-crowned Sparrow by Michelle Brosius
Walk Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Walk Location: Meet at the parking lot at Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve, 8701 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44108. Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KMNRfAC56q43FU2i7
Walk Leaders: Michelle Brosius, Nancy Howell
Description: October is peak sparrow season at Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve, and we invite you to celebrate it with us. Over the years, 20 sparrow species have been recorded at this remarkable lakeside habitat. In mid‑October, we can expect White‑crowned, White‑throated, Chipping, and Field Sparrow, along with Dark‑eyed Junco and Eastern Towhee. American Tree and Fox Sparrow should be just arriving. Song and Swamp Sparrow should be present, too. Grasshopper, Clay‑colored, and Vesper Sparrow were seen at the location this past spring and may return this fall. We’ll also keep an eye out for other fall favorites, including Ruby‑crowned and Golden‑crowned Kinglets, Brown Creeper, and Winter Wren. To help everyone feel confident in the field, Michelle Brosius will offer a sparrow identification refresher via Zoom on Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. Attend the webinar, the walk, or both!
Photo: Juvenile White-crowned Sparrow by Michelle Brosius
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Where is it happening?
Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve, 8701 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44108, United States
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Host or PublisherWestern Cuyahoga Audubon Society
