Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 298 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Goldeneye among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Pine Siskin (green morph)
Spinus pinus
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Northern Yellow Warbler
Canada Goose
Mallard
Lesser Scaup
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
Horned Grebe
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Brown Thrasher
American Robin
Field Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Cleveland Museum of Natural History
- Gordon Park
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