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
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
American Herring x Great Black-backed Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x marinus
American Herring x Lesser Black-backed Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x fuscus
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Redpoll
Acanthis flammea
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
American Tree Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Song 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.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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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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