This legendary site is one of the best-birded sites in Ohio and is famous for its rarities and big fallouts of migrants. The rock jetty that runs out to the lighthouse is a fantastic observation point for conducting “sea watches” as well. The total Headlands list is well over 300 species—approximately 75% of the entire Ohio bird list. Not bad for a 25-acre preserve!
Read MoreAs leaves change and the weather gets colder, many birds begin their migration south towards South America. On their way south, many birds stop at the Holden Arboretum and visitors flock to see rare birds during the trek south. Here are some birds that you can catch this fall at the arboretum, and some tropical birds that live in the Glasshouses at the Cleveland Botanical Garden.
Read MoreBirding is a great way to stay connected to our natural world. Lake Metroparks offers some of the best birding locations in the country and encourages the growing pastime through bird walks, classes and day trips.
Read MoreThe Preserve serves as a breeding and nursery area for fish .
Read MoreMentor Marsh and the adjacent Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve are among the best places in the state to witness spring migrations of songbirds. Great numbers of waterfowl also stop at the marsh during seasonal migrations, such as blue-winged teal, American wigeon, gadwall, American black duck, Northern shoveler and hooded merganser.
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