Fall Migration: Warblers & Shorebirds

September is the peak of fall migration for songbirds (especially warblers) and shorebirds. Many other species like early waterfowl, long-legged waders, terns, raptors and more also migrate south in September.
Our trip leader, Jack Stenger, an expert birder and naturalist, has regularly birded in the Oxbow since the age of ten and has great knowledge of the area. Jack’s exceptional field skills will aid us in finding a great diversity of species, which is the primary focus on this field trip.

Jack will begin this field trip at the Shawnee Lookout Park entrance. By mid-morning Jack will lead us to the Oxbow, stopping at Lost Bridge over the Great Miami River along the way. We should find shorebirds (sandpipers & plovers) and wading birds in both the Lost Bridge and Oxbow area. These combined areas should provide a great morning of birding. Warblers and many other songbirds, herons & egrets, terns, other water birds and hawks, including Osprey & Bald Eagles, are all likely to be found during this morning trip. We’ll walk a bit on this trip, but at a comfortable birding pace. Binoculars are necessary to see birds. Restrooms are available at Shawnee Lookout. A Hamilton County Park Motor Vehicle Permit is required at Shawnee Lookout and can be purchased at the entrance. Please feel free to contact Jack if you have any questions.