THE GIFT OF HELPING BIRDS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
November 2019 - January 2020
Field Trips……....
Trips, Maps and
Directions……....
Volunteers and
Fundraising……..
Programs…….….
News…………....
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By Nancy Howell, Compiler for the Lakewood Circle Christmas Bird Count 
2-3 “Over the years participants have done a fabulous job, but we can always use additional participants.
Every bird sighting is important. Please sign up to assist by calling on friends and family, grabbing a cup
of coffee or hot chocolate and making a morning or day of it.”
4 Do you like giving or receiving gifts? I think most of us do. How about this holiday season giving
a gift to yourself and participating in the 120th Christmas Bird Count on ​Saturday, December
28, 2019!​ This “gift” is not merely our participation and birding camaraderie, but it is also to
collect data and help birds. As we all know, b​irds are a barometer for the health of the
5 environment. A recent report from ​the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, The American Bird
Conservancy, and the ​Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center​,​ f​ ound that the continent has nearly
6 three billion fewer birds today than it did 50 years ago … frightening.​ ​News such as this makes
Christmas Bird Count data and other bird research so much more important​. ​Not familiar with
Christmas Bird Counts? Explore our Audubon Christmas Bird Count Lakewood Circle reports at
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our ​Scribd library​ to learn more. On Saturday, December 28, groups or individuals go out part
the western lakefront, into Lorain Co. (Avon Lake, Avon and North Ridgeville), south to the
northern border of Strongsville (Ohio Turnpike is a good boundary reference) and east to
Brooklyn and some of Parma Hts. ​The Christmas Bird Count-Lakewood Circle Map 2019​ shows
locations that need coverage.​ ​ ​Any park, green space or neighborhood are fair game as long as
it is the Count Circle. Don’t want to walk? Driving routes to stop and count species at various
points may be done OR even keeping track of species coming to your feeder! Novice birder or
expert, families and friends, individuals or groups, everyone’s participation is appreciated.
Areas covered or need coverage are listed in the News announcement, “120th Annual
Audubon Christmas Bird Count-Lakewood Circle 2019”. Over the years participants have done
a fabulous job, but we can ​alway​s use additional participants. Every bird sighting is important
and we need you and the results of your efforts. Please sign up to assist by calling on friends
and family, grabbing a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and making a morning or day of it.
Cconsider contributing a time to this great event. At the end of the day we gather to tally our
results and enjoy a “thank you” dinner. Contact me to take part in the Christmas Bird Count:
Nancy Howell at ​nancyhowell@wcaudubon.org​ or call 440-891-1710. Thank you - the birds
appreciate it!
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Urban Birding with David Lindo November 2-9, 2019 

Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society is pleased to announce a week of urban birding events and activities with ​David Lindo, ​The Urban Birder​,
in Cleveland, Ohio from November 2nd through 9th, 2019. David Lindo is Vice-President of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust and voted 7th most
influential person in Wildlife by BBC Wildlife Magazine, Member of the British Guild of Travel Writers and a Fellow of the International League
of Conservation Writers, Proud Ambassador for Leica Birding, London Wildlife Trust, Rare Bird Alert, EcoNoja Feria Internacional and the
Colombia Bird Fair, President of The Friends of Suntrap Forest Education Centre, and author of several books including the recently published,
How to Be an Urban Birder. ​David Lindo’s visit to northeast Ohio celebrates the launch of ​Urban Birding Cleveland​, a WCAS initiative for all ages
of local birders. David will present on his urban birding experiences around the world in an effort to raise awareness and educate people on the
importance of preservation and conservation of bird and wildlife habitat. The week is filled with opportunities for the public to join David and
Cleveland’s expert bird walk leaders, birders, and dedicated citizen scientists on a series of urban bird walks and field trips that showcase
northeast Ohio’s iconic green spaces and birding locations. Please join us to give David a warm Cleveland welcome and to show support for bird
and wildlife habitat in our urban spaces! ​All activities, programs, and events are open to the public. Some events are ticketed but most are no
charge. To purchase tickets, free event registration, tee shirts and books, ​see the schedule here​.
Purchase your tickets for, “The Fun and Foibles of Connecting People to Nature” a Fundraising Event for Urban Birding Cleveland
Date & Time:​ Monday, November 4, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ​Location:​ Merwin’s Wharf, 1785 Merwin Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
Description:​ Join in a spirited panel discussion with the Urban Birder, David Lindo, and regional bird walk leaders on the fun and foibles of
connecting people to nature through birds and the power of those connections to drive conservation and science. The conversation will be
curated by Bill Deininger, Bird Walk Leader, and Harvey B. Webster, Chief Wildlife Officer & Museum Ambassador, Cleveland Museum of
Natural History. Everyone is welcome to this special fundraising event for conservation. Go here for ​Announcement and Tickets​.

BIRD WALKS AND FIELD TRIPS >>>

 

 
Photos (left to right): November 2018 Hotspot Birders by Kaoru Tsubone; Fall Birding by Kathy Murphy; Second Saturday Birders on the Trail by Penny
O’Connor; Red-breasted Nuthatch at Rocky River Reservation by Debra Sweeney.

Second Saturday Bird Walks at Rocky River Nature Center  

UPCOMING DATES: ​November 9, 2019​ / ​December 14, 2019​ / ​January 11, 2020 
Ken Gober, Dave Graskemper, Bill Deininger, and Marty Calabrese lead walks on the second Saturday of each month at 9:00 AM on trails around
the Rocky River Reservation, home of the Rocky River Important Bird Area. New to birding? Grab some binoculars and join us. You’ll be amazed
how fast you can learn birds by sight and sound. Walks begin at the Rocky River Nature Center parking lot, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH
and are provided at no charge to the public. ​See Details 

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Field Trips and Urban Birding Cleveland 2019 Events  

Event:​ ​Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Reservation IBA Bird Walk
Day & Time:​ Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: ​Meet in the Frostville Museum parking lot at 8:30 a.m.
Additional parking is available east of Frostville just past the small picnic
area. Cleveland Metroparks, Olmsted Historical Society, ​Frostville
Museum, 24101 Cedar Point Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070 ​Map
Leaders: ​Bill Deininger, Dave Graskemper and Guest, David Lindo
Targeted Species:​ Pileated Woodpeckers, Black-capped Chickadees,
Tufted Titmice and White-breasted Nuthatches, and Winter-resident
Fox Sparrows. ​Free Ticket Registration
Event: ​Urban Bird Walk in the Flats-Cleveland’s Rust Belt! Above: Ring-billed Gulls ​(Larus delawarensis)​ at the Lakewood Circle
Day & Time:​ Sunday, November 3, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 2018 Christmas Bird Count photo by Anna Julnes.
Location: ​We’ll meet at the parking lot of Merwin's Wharf, 1785
Merwin Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113 ​Map​ allowing for people to carpool.
We can scan the river there and along the Wharf before heading to
Scranton Flats. We can bird the Wharf again when we return.
Leaders: ​Tim Colborn, Liz McQuaid and Guest, David Lindo
Targeted Species:​ Good conditions permitting, we'll see Black-crowned
Night Herons, a wide variety of Ducks, Peregrine Falcons, Gulls,
Northern Mockingbirds, and with luck, Bald Eagles. Spotting scopes to
share. ​Free Ticket Registration
 

Event: ​Birding Tour of the Cleveland Lakefront

Date & Time: ​Monday, November 4, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
​Location:​ Meet up in the Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve parking
lot at 8:30 a.m., 8701 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44108 ​Map
Leaders: ​Jen Brumfield, ​Nancy Howell, ​Jim McCarty, and David Lindo Above: ​Birding in Cleveland’s Flats by Betsey O’Hagan.
Target Species: ​Migrating waterfowl and migrant Northern Saw-whet
Owls
Description: ​A Lakefront tour of Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve,
West 55th Street Pier, Burke Lakefront Airport, Wendy Park, and
Edgewater State Park. ​Free Ticket Registration
Event: ​Lake County Lakefront Bird Walk Tour
Date & Time: ​Tuesday, November 5, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location:​ Lake Erie Bluffs Observation Tower, 2901 Clark Rd, Perry, OH
44081. Lake Metroparks-Lake Erie Bluffs ​Website
Leaders:​ Rebecca Donaldson, Naturalist, Cleveland Museum of Natural
History; John Pogacnik, Biologist, and Andy Avram, Interpretive
Manager and avid Birder, Lake County Metroparks; Guest, David Lindo
Target Species: ​Migrating waterfowl: scoters, rare loons and grebes,
and jaegers. Songbirds, snow buntings and winter finches, are possible. Above: ​Edgewater State Park by Betsey O’Hagan.
Description:​ Birding tour of the Lake County Lakefront to Mentor
Headlands/Dunes, Mentor Marsh and Lagoons. Start at Lake Erie Bluffs,
a 592 acre park along Lake Erie, a mix of woodlands and fields habitat
for migrating songbirds and a 50 foot tower offers unique lake views.
Free Ticket Registration
Event:​ ​Sandy Ridge Reservation Bird Walk
Date & Time:​ Friday, November 8, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location:​ Meet at the Johnson Wetland Center, Sandy Ridge
Reservation, Lorain County Parks, 6195 Otten Rd, North Ridgeville, OH
44039 ​Map
Leader: ​Tim Fairweather, Senior Naturalist/Park Manager, Lorain
County Metro Parks and Guest, David Lindo
Target Species: ​Migrating Waterfowl
Description: ​Join us to search for migrating waterfowl, late wading Above: Common Goldeneye ​(​Bucephala clangula)​ ​by Tom Fishburn.
birds, and early “winter birds”. Hiking level is easy/moderate. ​Free
Ticket Registration​ (​ continued next page…)

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TRIPS, MAPS AND DIRECTIONS >>>
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT-LAKEWOOD CIRCLE
Field Trips and Urban Birding Cleveland 2019 Events 
Event: ​Lights Out Cleveland Hotspot Field Trip, Workshop, and Bird
Walk
Date & Time:​ Friday, November 8, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Locations: ​(1) Meet at Erie Street Cemetery, 2254 E 9th St, Cleveland, OH
44115 ​Map​; (2) Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, 28728 Wolf Rd, Bay
Village, OH 44140 ​Map​ ​Free Tickets​ | ​Box Lunch Tickets​ by Nov 2 $12.00
Leaders: ​Tim Jasinski, Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist, Lake Erie Nature
and Science Center and Guest, David Lindo, The Urban Birder
Description:​ Explore downtown Cleveland 'hotspots' attributed to
decreasing migrating bird mortality rates; on to Lake Erie Nature and
Science Center for Lights Out Cleveland and Urban Birding conversations,
lunch (brown bags welcome!), and a Huntington Reservation Bird Walk.
Event: ​120th Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count-Lakewood Circle
Date & Time: ​Saturday, December 28, 2019 All Day
Target Species:​ Winter Residents
Description: Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count-Lakewood Circle.
Birders survey many locations throughout a count circle centered on
Lakewood. Contact Nancy Howell to be assigned an area or to join with
others in the 120th Christmas Bird Count.
Event: ​Christmas Bird Count Volunteer "Thank You" Dinner
Date & Time​:​ Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: ​Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North
Olmsted, OH 44070
Description: The Christmas Bird Count is free, but if you’d like to make
a donation to National Audubon Society to help in compiling the
information, available electronically only, do so at our “thank you”
dinner. A catered dinner is hosted at the Rocky River Nature Center at
6:00 p.m. where we tally species and initial numbers. Contact Nancy
Howell at 440-891-1710 (home) or 216-231-4600 ext. 3225 (work) or
email Nancy at ​nancyhowell@wcaudubon.org for information, to sign
up for an area, or information about the “thank you” dinner.
Free Ticket Registration
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November 2019 - January 2020
Event: ​Field Trip to Rivergate Park (Merwin’s Wharf)
Date & Time:​ Sun, Jan 26, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.
Location:​ ​Rivergate Park (Merwin's Wharf), 1785 Merwin Ave, Cleveland,
OH 441131785 Merwin Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
Target Species:​ Waterfowl, Gulls
Description:​ ​On a good day in January, the Cuyahoga River is a haven for
waterfowl and gulls searching for open water.
Free Ticket Registration  
MERWIN’S WHARF AND RIVERGARD PARK AREA
Directions: ​Rivergate Park is at 1785 Merwin Ave. in Cleveland's Flats, by
Merwin's Wharf restaurant. Since we are birding, not dining, please park
in the area toward the skate park. It can be reached from the west side by
taking I-71 to the W. 14th St. exit. Follow signs toward W. 14th St. Go
around on traffic circle, staying on W. 14th St. Go left on Abbey Ave. Go
right on Columbus Rd. Cross the bridge over the Cuyahoga River and
make a quick left onto Merwin Ave. From east side, take the innerbelt to
W. 14th St. exit. Follow W.14th St. around to Abbey Ave. Go left on
Abbey Ave. At Columbus Rd. go right. Cross the bridge over the Cuyahoga
River and make a quick left onto Merwin Ave. Map: Liz McQuaid.
Urban Birding Cleveland Special Events
1. Urban Birding Tremont Neighborhood Walkabout, Wed Nov 6,
2019, 8:30am - 12:00pm Tremont, OH. ​Get Your Free Tickets
2. Urban Birding Cleveland Design Lab, Thur Nov 7, 2019, 6:00pm -
8:00pm, LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland. ​Get Your Free Tickets
3. WCAS Conservation Project Lab, Sat Nov 9, 2019, 2:30pm-4:30pm,
Bethany Presbyterian Church. ​Get Your Free Tickets
Urban Birding Cleveland ​connects residents, birds, and wildlife in urban cities
and neighborhoods. ​Learn More
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VOLUNTEERS AND FUNDRAISING >>> 

 
WCAS Bird Friendly Plant Sale a Fundraising Success. ​The
second WCAS Bird Friendly Plant Sale, Saturday and Sunday,
September 28-29 at the Tremont Arts Festival, sold locally
sourced native plants, shade-grown coffee, ​How To Be an Urban
Birder books, and provided free educational resource materials
to the booth’s many visitors. The tent was provided by Nancy
Howell, Bruce Missig organized logistics, Gloria Ferris assisted in
preparations and finances, Lisa Del Rio organized the coffee
display and sale, Kaoru and Ryohei Tsubone managed
volunteers, and plant experts Joe Reardon and Pat McGuigan
helped visitors with their questions about soil and plants.
Special thanks to Joe for contributing 12 Paw Paw (​Asimina
triloba​) ​trees, the favorite Festival plant! The Bird Friendly Plant
team is already planning next spring sales. Interested in
volunteering with this fun group? Contact Kurt Miske,
kurtsacct@scglobal.net or email ​info@wcaudubon.org​. ​Photo,
left: Lisa Del Rio, WCAS Coffee Coodinator, Tremont Arts &
Culture Festival, Sept 2019 by Betsey O’Hagan.
Whimsical #TinySilentAuction. ​October 2019 speaker program
attendees bid on a selection of artworks and hand-crafted items
by Cleveland, Ohio artists for donation to support chapter
conservation activities. ​We’re LOOKING for Donations to the
WCAS December 3rd Auction and Holiday Raffle. Deadline for
donations is ​November 21st​. WCAS is asking for nature-themed
donations ONLY for the December 3rd Speaker's meeting and
Auction/Raffle. Prints, ceramics, books, paintings accepted. A WCAS committee will decide inclusion in raffle or auction. Please
indicate pick up or drop off on the form and we will make arrangements. ​Complete the Donation Form Here
Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society Giving Day is Tuesday, December 3, 2019! The Giving Day Fund is in its second year to raise
funds to support chapter conservation projects and activities. Examples include Bird Friendly Plant Sales, monthly WCAS
Conservation Project Labs, digital communications, bird walks and field activities, and many other tasks and activities. ​Details
Here ​Sponsor-A-Speaker in the Western Cuyahoga Audubon Speaker Series. ​Perhaps you like a topic and feel strongly about it
or have heard the presenter before. For just $100.00 per program you can support monthly ornithological and natural science
presentations. ​Make your Giving Day and Speaker donations at the ​WCAS Store or, send a check payable to ​Western Cuyahoga
Audubon Society and mail to Nancy Howell, Western Cuyahoga Audubon Treasurer, 19340 Fowles Rd, Middleburg Heights, OH
44130.
Thank You Volunteers! ​Speaker​s ​Marnie Urso, Policy Director, Audubon Great Lakes Region and Tom Leiden, Senior Advisor,
International Crane Foundation​. ​Bird walk and field trip leaders Marty Calabrese, Tim Colborn, Bill Deininger, Ken Gober, and
Dave Graskemper. ​Bird Friendly Plant Sale Team Karen Czerniawski, Lisa Del Rio, Gloria Ferris, Patrick McGuigan, Bruce Missig, Joe
Reardon, Tom Romito, Imani Smith, and Kaoru Tsubone. ​Photographers, Authors, and Artists Barbara Bloom, Steve Bloom,
Michelle Brosius, Bill Deininger, ​Eileen Dorsey, Laura and Gary Dumm, Katie Fallon, ​Tom Fishburn, Randy Herman, Sharon Martyn,
Patrick McGuigan, Beth Nilges-Nehamkin, Penny O’Connor, Earl Peck, Debra Sweeney, Kaoru Tsubone, ​Bill Wilson, and Julie
Zickefoose.​ ​Special thanks​ to Bethany Presbyterian Church for hosting monthly WCAS Conservation Project Labs!
Welcome New Members. ​Lidija Balciunas, Donna Bretz, Lenore Charnigo, Linda Coulter, Bill and Debbie Doty, David Graskemper,
Kim Hoffman, Josh Jeffi, Leslie Lahr, Drina Nemes, Rick and Cheri Pogozelski, Brian Rinz, Melissa Sabino, Gail Schnell, Amanda
Sebrosky, and Nancy Valente.

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Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society Speaker Series 2019-2020 
Western Cuyahoga Audubon programs are free and open to the public. Monthly programs are held the first Tuesday of each month, September
through May, at the Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH 44070. Guests are invited to learn about the Audubon
mission. ​See the Map
Above: Joseph Lautenbach, Wildlife Biologist, Ohio Division of Wildlife.
“Bird Conservation in Ohio: Success Through Partnerships”
Presenter: ​Joseph Lautenbach, Wildlife Biologist, Ohio Division of
Wildlife and Guest, David Lindo, The Urban Birder
Date & Time:​ Tuesday, November 5, 2019.
6:15 p.m. - 7: 15 p.m. Supper and Book Signing
7:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Speaker Program
Description:​ Plan to arrive early for a box supper, mingle with UK
birding celebrity, and book signing with David Lindo, author of "How
To Be an Urban Birder’. Following supper, our regularly scheduled
speaker program begins at 7:30 p.m. We'll begin with a brief member
meeting, a presentation by David Lindo about Urban Birding, followed
by speaker, Joseph Lautenbach, Wildlife Biologist, Ohio Division of
Wildlife who will speak about bird conservation challenges – from
shifting agricultural practices to urban sprawl and the need for
organizations to pool resources.
Free Ticket & Box Supper Registration
“Photographing Birds in Their Natural Setting”
Presenter:​ Earl Peck, WCAS Member and Photographer
Date & Time:​ Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Potluck dinner and Silent
Auction at 6:30 p.m. Program begins at 7:30 p.m.
Description:​ As a photographer and an amateur birder, WCAS
member, Earl Peck, will share his photographs of birds in their natural
habitats from his travels in many parts of the world. We’ll view
hummingbirds in the US and Costa Rica, penguins on the Galapagos
Islands, in Argentina, the Falklands, and South Georgia Island, and
much more. Relax while we visit places and birds you want to see.
Free Ticket Registration
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November 2019 - January 2020
“Purple Martins of Summit County”
Presenter:​ Kay Lukac, Portage Lakes Purple Martin Association
Date & Time:​ Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
Description:​ Purple Martins are the largest swallow in Ohio. Nesting
in colonies, usually martin boxes or gourds supplied by people, the
birds are a sound of the summer. As the martins ready themselves for
migration to Brazil, they will gather by the thousands around lakes
and wetland habitats. Portage Lakes in Summit County is one of the
areas in which the birds congregate and the Portage Lakes Purple
Martin Association is proud to share information about the life history
of the martins as well as the importance of the habitats the birds
need prior to migration as well as in South America.
Free Ticket Registration
Above: Purple Martins ​(​Progne subis) ​at Magee Marsh by Tom Fishburn.
Urban Birding with David Lindo Special Events
Event: ​"How to Be an Urban Birder" Community Event with David
Lindo, Guest Speaker
Date & Time:​ ​Sat Nov 2, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location:​ Bethany Presbyterian Church, Gordon Square Arts District,
6415 W Clinton Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
Description: ​Meet UK celebrity birder, David Lindo, author of "How to
Be an Urban Birder", the world’s first guide to the art of birding to
connect people to urban wildlife and nature. ​Schedule​: 5:00 p.m. -
6:00 p.m. Young Naturalists & Birders (with adult): “How to Be an
Urban Birder” with David Lindo, The Urban Birder.
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Reception, Book Signing, and Photo Ops
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Welcome and Introductions, David Lindo
Presentation and Audience Q & A.
Purchase Tickets​: Fixed income/student rate with a student ID, or
under 18 years of age accompanied by an adult: $10.00. Family, more
than 2 people: $25.00. Individual: $15.00.
Parking is available in the adjacent lot and on the street.
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NEWS >>> 

Mark Your Calendars!

Event: The Fun and Foibles of Connecting People to Nature 
Fundraising Event 
Date & Time: Monday, November 4, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 
Location: Merwin’s Wharf, 1785 Merwin Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113 
Announcement 
 
Event: WCAS Conservation Project Lab  
Date & Time: Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 2:30 PM-4:30 PM. 
Location: Bethany Presbyterian Church, 6145 West Clinton Ave., 
Cleveland, Ohio 44102 
Announcement 
 
Event: Green Infrastructure for Public Health ​2020 
Description: A 2019-2020 science series exploring the 
interconnectivity of nature’s environment in balance with community 
well-being. Includes Citizen Science Maker Labs for small scale 
projects. 
Above: Honduran Shade Grown Coffee by Smithsonian Migratory Bird  
Center. Event: Urban Birding with David Lindo in Cleveland, OH 
Presenter: David Lindo, Author and VP Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, 7th 
most influential person in Wildlife by BBC Wildlife Magazine, 
Conservation Never Tasted So Good   Ambassador for Leica Birding, London Wildlife Trust, and President, 
By Michelle Brosius Suntrap Forest Education Centre. 
Dates: Nov 1-8, 2019  
Can protecting the environment be as simple as enjoying your Announcement 
 
favorite cup of coffee? Why, yes it can! Smithsonian Certified Event: WCAS Giving Day 2019 
Bird Friendly Coffee is not only certified organic, but is also Date: Celebrated at the T
​ ues Dec 3, 2019 WCAS Speaker Series 
shade-grown under a canopy of trees which combats Description: Annual benefit to support WCAS conservation projects 
deforestation for the popular cash crop. Coffee was historically and activities. 
Announcement 
grown in shade until circa 1990 when farmers were  
encouraged to clear forests in hopes of returning a higher Event: ​Christmas Bird Count-Lakewood Circle 2019 Bird Count 
yield. However, research by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Date & Time: Sat Dec 28, 2019 All Day 
Center (SMBC) has revealed the unsustainability of this Place: Lakewood, Ohio vicinity and Rocky River Reservation trails. 
Announcement 
sun-grown practice, as well as the benefits of returning to the
long-standing shade-grown practice of growing coffee. The The Western Cuyahoga Audubon Chapter President
SMBC has found that, over the long-term, shade-grown coffee Newsletter​ is published four times per year WCAS is currently Board run.
farms provide better bird habitat for a wide variety of bird in February, May, August and November.
Treasurer
species, soil protection, erosion control, carbon sequestration, Western Cuyahoga Audubon programs are Nancy Howell
free and open to the public. Donations are
natural pest control, and improved pollination. Check out the appreciated. ​ Recording Secretary
Ecological Benefits of Shade-grown Coffee​. The Smithsonian Rynette Vall
Email:​ ​info@wcaudubon.org
offers a Bird Friendly certification to encourage farmers to Ph:​ + 216-741-2352 Directors-at-Large
Web: ​www.wcaudubon.org Michelle Brosius, Gloria Ferris,
return to the shade-grown practice. As the migratory birds we ​ ary
Bruce Missig, Kurt Miske​, M
love are now beginning their journey back to the tropical Like us on Facebook! Anne Romito and Tom Romito
regions where coffee is cultivated, offer them a habitat in facebook.com/WCAudubon
Follow us on Twitter! Field Trip Coordinators
which they can thrive with every sip of your bird friendly twitter.com/WCAudubon Erik Bruder, Tim Colborn, Penny
O'Connor, and Kaoru Tsubone
coffee. ​Join the WCAS ​Bird Friendly Coffee Club. Birds & Beans Interested in Volunteering? ​Send an email
to ​info@wcaudubon.org
is the only coffee brand in the USA that is 100% certified Visit the Store​ to download reports,
Bird Friendly Coffee Coor
Lisa Del Rio
Smithsonian shade grown Bird Friendly®, USDA Organic and articles, purchase coffee, renew
membership, and donate
Fair Trade. ​Order by the 10th of the month here. http://bit.ly/2taLgnk
Web and Marketing
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Western Cuyahoga Audubon Volunteer Opportunities and Leadership Positions 

Volunteer to do more for birds and habitat conservation! Let us know what you’re interested in by completing our ​WCAS Volunteer
Form​.
Volunteer and Public Relations Coordinator​ - ​The Coordinator oversees recruitment, placement, and retention of volunteers and is an
advocate for the Audubon mission, WCAS programs and services. Attend Board meetings. Don’t miss this rewarding opportunity to
engage in meaningful work! ​Fundraising Coordinator​. The fundraising coordinator attends Board meetings, plans events, monitors
activities, and builds relationships to grow donations and revenue for chapter operations and projects. ​Social Gatherings Coordinator​.
Do you love to create exciting and fun social gatherings? Help us schedule four action-packed events per year for WCAS members,
affiliates, and friends. Birds and beer? Boating excursions? Attend monthly Board meetings. ​Join us! Go Here
Membership. ​Become a member, renew membership, and make a donation online or by mailing a check ​payable to ​Western Cuyahoga
Audubon Society​. Mail to: Nancy Howell, Western Cuyahoga Audubon Treasurer, 19340 Fowles Rd, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 ​or,
purchase Membership online here​. You’ll be glad you did and the birds will thank you for it!

T​hank You Valued Sponsors of Urban Birding with David Lindo Week Nov 2-9, 2019. ​Organizations: Audubon Society of Greater
Cleveland, Bethany Presbyterian Church, Big Creek Connects, Bird Watcher's Digest, Black River Audubon Society, Blackbrook Audubon
Society, Cleveland Metroparks, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Cosmic Bobbins, East,
Clark Elementary School, Gypsy Beans, Ithaca Court Occasional House, Kirtland Bird Club, Lake Erie Allegheny Partnership for
Biodiversity-LEAP, Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, Leiden Conservation Foundation, Lights Out Cleveland, Nature Center at Shaker
Lakes, Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative (OBCI), Ohio Ornithological Society (OOS), Ohio Young Birders Club NE Chapter, Redstart Birding,
Rocky River Watershed Council, Sierra Club - Ohio Chapter, VARIEGATE DESIGN, Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society, and Western
Reserve Land Conservancy. Individual Sponsors: Michelle Brosius, Lisa Del Rio, Laura Gooch, Nancy Howell, Mary Anne Romito, Deb
Sweeney, and Kenneth Vinciquerra.

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