Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society's Avatar

Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society

@wcaudubon.bsky.social

Our mission is to connect the public with birds and the natural world through education, conservation, and advocacy opportunities for the benefit of the present and future generations. Based in NE Ohio. WCAudubon.org

348 Followers  |  36 Following  |  34 Posts  |  Joined: 22.01.2025  |  1.7763

Latest posts by wcaudubon.bsky.social on Bluesky

WCAS Sparrow ID Webinar: Celebrating Sparrow Migration
YouTube video by Western Cuyahoga Audubon WCAS Sparrow ID Webinar: Celebrating Sparrow Migration

Sparrow migration is happening right now! This webinar includes a sparrow identification training or refresher and is packed full of detailed information and beautiful photographs of sparrows.
youtu.be/9eaMecAGHyY

20.10.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
WCAS Speaker Series October 2025: The Totally Awesome Virginia Opossum
YouTube video by Western Cuyahoga Audubon WCAS Speaker Series October 2025: The Totally Awesome Virginia Opossum

October 2025 Speaker Series Program: β€œThe Totally Awesome Virginia Opossum–The Natural and Cultural History of our Only Native Marsupial”
youtu.be/tKhE2TYK0iM

20.10.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Birding: The Basics and More Learn how to identify birds by size, color and patterns, behaviors, habitats, and suggestions about tools and equipment that help with identification.

On Sept 8 at 6:30 p.m., Nancy Howell from WCAS will share in her program Birding: The Basics and More information on how to identify birds by size, color and patterns, behaviors, habitats, and more. Register here: attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/13747723

07.09.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Need bugs? We have an event for that: Bug Walk with Judy Semroc. See this link for event details! tockify.com/wcaudubon/de...

28.08.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
WCAS Field Trip: Judges Lake Sat 21 Jun, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM [EDT]: Please join us as we explore Judges Lake at the southern end of Cleveland Metroparks' Hinckley Reservation! In June, we can hope to find Hooded Warblers and Ovenb...

We're getting excited about the field trip to Judges Lake tomorrow! Just a note that trail conditions might be wet due to all the rain we've been getting lately. Plan accordingly! Also, we recommend bringing a water bottle. Hope to see you tomorrow!
tockify.com/wcaudubon/de...

20.06.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
June Evening Bird Walk: West Creek Conservancy’s Hemlock Creek Trail Wed 18 Jun, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM [EDT]: Our Evening Bird Walk series returns for another season! Perhaps you need a nice walk to wind down from the day or maybe you’re not an early riser for morning bird...

June Evening Bird Walk: West Creek Conservancy’s Hemlock Creek Trail on Wednesday, June 18! Hope to see you there!
tockify.com/wcaudubon/de...

17.06.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
WCAS Field Trip: Bobolinks & Buttercups Sat 31 May, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM [EDT]: South Russell Village Park provides beautiful hiking trails through both field and forest habitats. By late spring, the field will be ablaze with yellow buttercup...

Join us this Saturday, May 31st at 8:00 a.m., for WCAS Field Trip: Bobolinks & Buttercup! By late spring, the field at South Russell Village Park will be ablaze with yellow buttercups and the Bobolinks will be settling in nicely at the park. Join us to get a glimpse of Bobolinks with buttercups!

30.05.2025 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Second Saturday Bird Walk - MEET AT FROSTVILLE Sat 10 May, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM [EDT]: The monthly Second Saturday Bird Walks are a great opportunity for birders of all skill levels to enjoy the woods and wetlands around the Cleveland Metroparks' Ro...

A quick reminder that tomorrow’s (5/10) Second Saturday Bird Walk begins at the Frostville Museum (NOT the nature center).
tockify.com/wcaudubon/de...

09.05.2025 22:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Member Meeting and Speaker Series: β€œBirdie Big Year: Elevating Women Birders” Thu 8 May, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM [EDT]: Presenter: Tiffany Kersten, professional bird guide and founder of Nature Ninja Birding Tours Date & Time: Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Location: Large Meetin...

Join us this Thursday, May 8th, for Tiffany Kersten's program β€œBirdie Big Year: Elevating Women Birders” at the Cuyahoga County Public Library, Brook Park Branch! Zoom option available.
tockify.com/wcaudubon/de...

06.05.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Get notifications sent to your phone for all bird sightings shared to this account by downloading the @bluenotify.app app and following the steps below:

1. Download the app
2. Go to "Edit Notifications" and tap the blue "+" box
3. Search for "BiggestWeekBirding" and check the box

07.04.2025 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 1
Preview
WCAS Field Trip: Sandy Ridge Reservation Sat 29 Mar, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM [EDT]: Sandy Ridge Reservation is a 310-acre wetland and wildlife preserve in Lorain County that boasts a whopping 250 bird species observed there since the park's openi...

Join us this Saturday for our field trip to Sandy Ridge Reservation! This location boasts a whopping 250 bird species observed there since the park's opening. Primary target species in late March are waterfowl and birds of prey.
tockify.com/wcaudubon/de...

26.03.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Backyard Birding Western Cuyahoga Audubon SocietyBird walk! Learn more about the Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society online.

Nancy Howell, WCAS Board Member and bird walk leader of the Tremont Towpath Urban Bird Walk, did a fantastic job representing the walk on WJW-TV Channel 8's New Day Cleveland program on Friday, March 21, 2025.
fox8.com/on-air/new-d...

21.03.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Don’t miss "Every Little Thing" at the Cinematheque!

Watch the official trailer: youtu.be/zYgVXMc15kw?...

The film is playing on March 1st & 2nd. Use promo code "WCAS" for a special $9 per ticket rate. Ticket link: cinematheque.cia.edu/movies/every...

Hope to see you there!

27.02.2025 21:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Student Research Grant Seminar, Mon 2/24, Noon ET, "The influence of conspecific attraction on habitat choices of a migratory species at risk," w/Vianney Cupiche, Professor, Intercultural Mayan University of Quintana Roo (UIMQROO). americanornithology.org/professional....
#AOS_SRGS #AOSmembers

18.02.2025 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Don’t miss "Every Little Thing" at the Cinematheque!

Watch the official trailer: youtu.be/zYgVXMc15kw?...

The film is playing on March 1st & 2nd. Use promo code "WCAS" for a special $9 per ticket rate. Ticket link: cinematheque.cia.edu/movies/every...

Hope to see you there!

21.02.2025 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you wish to take a deeper dive into the genetics to understand the difference between morphs and their behaviors, then read this article!

21.02.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

White-striped individuals tend to be more aggressive and are, therefore, well-suited for nest defense and the tan-striped birds tend to be more nurturing to their young, so this pairing really works out well.

21.02.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
This Backyard Bird Has a Lot to Teach Us about Sex Variability White-throated Sparrows demonstrate that traits we usually associate with sex can be influenced by genes that are not on sex chromosomes

If you’ve ever attended a bird walk with us, you may have heard that the White-throated Sparrow comes in a white-striped and tan-striped morph and that these two morphs strongly prefer to mate with each other instead of an individual of their own morph…

www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-ba...

21.02.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Quantum Birds How birds bend space and time.

Want to have your 🀯 mind blown?

Listen to this podcast episode from Radiolab about bird eyeballs, a super special molecule, the Earth's magnetic field, and migration.

Oh, and saw-whet owls. Let’s not forget the saw-whets!

21.02.2025 04:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The member meeting begins the recording and the speaker portion of the program begins at 20:15.

20.02.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
WCAS Speaker Series February 2025: Cosmic Wonders: Exploring the Hidden Beauty of Our Night Skies
YouTube video by Western Cuyahoga Audubon WCAS Speaker Series February 2025: Cosmic Wonders: Exploring the Hidden Beauty of Our Night Skies

ICYMI: WCAS Speaker Series Feb 2025: "Cosmic Wonders"

Kathy Neugebauer, astrophotographer, shares with us deep-sky images of nebulae, galaxies, and other dark sky phenomena using photo techniques that allow her to bring out the exquisite beauty of our night skies.

youtu.be/WYNs16O6lg8

20.02.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Tremont Towpath Urban Bird Walk Sat 22 Feb, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM [EST]: Please join us the fourth Saturday of each month (except December) for our Tremont Towpath Urban Bird Walk to explore the towpath through the Scranton Flats area....

Event link for more details: tockify.com/wcaudubon/de...

19.02.2025 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Photo by Michelle Brosius @mebrosius.bsky.social

19.02.2025 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Please join us this Saturday, February 22nd at 9:00 a.m., for our Tremont Towpath Urban Bird Walk to explore the towpath through the Scranton Flats area. Notable sightings from last month include Canvasback, Redhead, Common Goldeneye, & Ruddy Duck. Let's see what the area has to offer us this month!

19.02.2025 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Please be prepared for the walk by wearing appropriate footwear for icy conditions and bring Yaktrax or similar gear if you have them. As always, never engage in an activity that you feel might not be safe for you.

08.02.2025 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We may proceed with the walk as planned or we may opt to bird the path to the nature center until the building opens and then do some feeder-watching.

08.02.2025 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Update: Second Saturday Bird Walk. We have received a notification that the trails at the Rocky River Nature Center are icy. The leaders of the walk will assess the trails this morning before the walk and determine a game plan for the event.

08.02.2025 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
WCAS Book Discussion: The Birds That Audubon Missed by Kenn Kaufman
YouTube video by Western Cuyahoga Audubon WCAS Book Discussion: The Birds That Audubon Missed by Kenn Kaufman

ICYMI: WCAS Book Discussion: The Birds That Audubon Missed by Kenn Kaufman
youtu.be/xOFtcQbaSm0

02.02.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There are open patches on the Cuyahoga River that can be good for unusual gulls or wayward waterfowl. We may take a little walking detour to Merwin's Wharf/Rivergate Park to check out the riverfront there. Hope to see bundled up folks who enjoy being outdoors and seeing what's around.

24.01.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Tremont Towpath Urban Bird Walk Sat 25 Jan, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM [EST]: Please join us the fourth Saturday of each month (except December) for our Tremont Towpath Urban Bird Walk to explore the towpath through the Scranton Flats area....

Just a quick reminder that the Tremont Towpath Urban Bird Walk tomorrow at 9 a.m. is still ON and it’s mandatory to bundle up, wear warm boots, and bring cleats or Yaktrax, if you have them.
tockify.com/wcaudubon/de...

24.01.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@wcaudubon is following 19 prominent accounts