Registration Requirements: Preregistration required.

Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults.

Program Description: Grab your binoculars and join us in early October for a birding trip to the Otto Armleder Memorial Park on the east side of Cincinnati near Lunken Airport. This field trip will focus on fall birding and songbird migration. Early October should bring a good mix of feathered residents and fall migrants (including the very confusing fall warblers). Bird plumages in the fall are particularly challenging because adults lose bright spring colors while immatures have yet to reach maturity. We will focus on the nuances of identifying fall birds to help participants attain more expertise. We will try to find as many bird species as possible while covering the diverse habitats present at this great park. We will explore forest, open grassy field, edge, and riparian habitats. Hiking is essentially flat but could include some minor hills with potentially slippery trails depending on the conditions at the time.

What to Expect:  We’ll spend most of our time standing and walking at a slow pace. The hiking for this trip will be on level roadsides, paths, and groomed trails.

• Restrooms are available on site.  
• Program runs rain or shine.

Tentative Schedule:  

• (8 am) Meet at the Armleder Loop Trailhead parking lot for instruction and plans (see map)  
• (8:15–9:30 am) Hike forest trails for migrating warblers and other birds in this habitat.  
• (9:30–9:45 am) Back to the parking lot for a break and snacks.  
• (9:45–11 am) Hike the Armleder Loop Trail (forest edge with open areas); explore river access sites.  
• (11 am) Trip conclusion and tally on eBird.   

What to Bring:

• Feel free to bring your camera.
• Bring snacks and something to drink.

Where to Meet: Registered participants will get offsite address information after registration.

Cost: Member adult $12; nonmember adult $18.

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Please note that our program and cancellation policies vary. By completing registration for this program, you agree to the following general program policies.