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MENTOR, Ohio — While it may seem hard to believe, fall is emerging already in the Buckeye State.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is preparing to celebrate, but not with the traditional pumpkin patch or pumpkin-flavored drink. Instead, Ohioans are invited to celebrate the fall migration of hundreds of birds at the annual Headlands Birding Festival.
“Every fall, Ohioans are treated to one of nature’s most incredible journeys as thousands of birds pass through our state,” said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. “The Headlands Birding Festival is the perfect way to celebrate this migration while connecting people with the wonder of our natural world.”
The festival is set for Friday, Sept. 19 through Sunday, Sept. 21 at Headlands Beach State Park and other nearby locations.
Headlands/Mentor Marsh region is one of the state’s top birding areas, with Lake County documenting 352 species of birds alone.
Attendees can join field trips to some of the migratory hotspots, including a boating experience on Lake Erie. Presentations will be held throughout the festival on bird identification, migration and other related topics.
The festival is open to all, regardless of experience levels, but registration in advance is encouraged to secure spots for field trips and presentations.
For more information, or to register, click here.
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Madison MacArthur
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