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Wildlife Sightings

Spot some local wildlife? Tell us about it!

Use the form below – including photos, if you have them – to let us know the date, time and location of your sighting (be it in the parks or in your own backyard), as well as what type of wildlife you spotted and the behavior you observed.

Your regular reports will help populate this page for the enjoyment of your community of fellow Nature lovers and the interests of our Natural Resource Management team. Thanks in advance!

Please note that while this form does collect your name and contact information, those items will not be posted with your sighting, only used in case we need to contact you for additional details.

Report Your Findings

Step 1 of 4 - Sighting Date & Time

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  • Sandhill Cranes

    Date: Mar 26, 2020 at 3:00 pm

    Location: Near Mountain Run Station

    Wildlife Seen: 2 Sandhill Cranes

    Behavior Observed:

    Flying fairly low

  • Mourning Cloak Butterfly

    Date: Mar 25, 2020 at 5:00 pm

    Location: Observatory Park

    Wildlife Seen: 1 Mourning Cloak Butterfly

    Behavior Observed:

    While on the Woodland Loop trail we were surprised to see a black butterfly with a white band on the wing edge. It across the trail in front of us then into the trees.

  • Red-shouldered Hawk

    Date: Mar 13, 2020 at 5:50 pm

    Location: Clearview Road, Chesterland

    Wildlife Seen: 1 Red-shouldered Hawk

    Behavior Observed:

    Basking in the sun after snacking on a small rodent

  • American Kestrel

    Date: Mar 04, 2020 at 8:00 pm

    Location: SE corner of Chamberlain Rd and Winchell road

    Wildlife Seen: 1 Kestrel

    Behavior Observed:

    Kestrel was hunting from power lines. It swooped into the field as my car passed. I drove back to see if it was in fact a kestrel and by then it had returned to the power lines, it appeared to be a male. I turned around once again and I saw him dive back into the field before I approached.

  • Bald Eagle

    Date: Mar 01, 2020 at 10:00 pm

    Location: Just south of Parkman Center

    Wildlife Seen: One Bald Eagle

    Behavior Observed:

    Just gliding over the tops of the trees. It was a beautiful sight to see. Sorry no photos. Saw near Grand River Estates off Parkman Nelson Road.

  • Bald Eagle

    Date: Feb 27, 2020 at 1:30 pm

    Location: Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve

    Wildlife Seen: 1 Bald Eagle

    Behavior Observed:

    Flew over the south east part of the lake towards Rt. 44

  • Bald Eagles

    Date: Feb 21, 2020 at 9:00 pm

    Location: Chickagami Park

    Wildlife Seen: 2 Bald Eagles

    Behavior Observed:

    They flew over the parking lot in Chickagami Park.

    Naturalist's Response

    That is great. We are always on the look out for the bald eagle and where they may be living.

    People have noted their presence in that area. Thanks for the “eagle eyes”!

    Denise Wolfe, naturalist

  • Bald Eagles

    Date: Feb 18, 2020 at 6:30 pm

    Location: Princeton Road, Huntsburg

    Wildlife Seen: 2 Bald Eagle

    Behavior Observed:

  • Tundra Swans

    Date: Feb 18, 2020 at 1:30 pm

    Location: Bass Lake Preserve

    Wildlife Seen: approximately 24 Tundra Swans

    Behavior Observed:

    Swimming on the lake about 500 yards south of the lodge this morning at 9:30 a.m. (sorry, can’t seem to change the time from 2:30 p.m.)

  • White-tailed Junco

    Date: Jan 28, 2020 at 8:00 pm

    Location: Backyard in Chagrin Falls

    Wildlife Seen: 1 White-tailed Junco

    Behavior Observed:

    This guy was eating seed on ground near our feeders. First time we’ve had one.