Mosquito Lake Big Birding Weekend

Sunday May 25th 

Prefer to blaze your own trail?

We’ve got Self-Guided Birding Adventures all weekend long across some of the region’s top birding hotspots—no registration required! Bring your binoculars, a good pair of boots, and discover the incredible diversity of birds around Mosquito Lake. (PLEASE NOTE ALL RESTRICTED AREAS DURING YOUR SELF GUIDED HIKES)

Here are a few of our favorite locations and pointers from local birders:

Dunkerton Road, North Bloomfield, OH 44450
41.4435, -80.8683
Slow drive or take a walk. Great for Hawks, Horned Larks, Sandhill Cranes, Warblers, Cuckoos, and Sparrows.
No parking or restrooms, but low traffic.

Penniman Road, North Bloomfield, OH 44450
41.4387, -80.8401
Grassy fields, wooded areas, and ponds—perfect for Cerulean Warblers, Sedge Wrens, Eagles, and more.
Limited parking, no restrooms.

North Park, North Bloomfield, OH 44450
41.4294, -80.8108
A mix of open fields and edge habitats—look for Bobolinks, Sparrows, and Wrens.
Avoid posted restricted areas. Multiple parking spots available.

Western Reserve Greenway Bike Path, North Bloomfield, OH 44450
41.4434, -80.8491
Woods, marsh, and water—a birder’s paradise with Thrushes, Rails, Flycatchers, and Indigo Buntings.
No designated parking, no restrooms.

Email Naturalist Jason Lee with questions at [email protected]