Birding in Lorain County

Have you been curious about birding but aren't sure where to start? Join us on Thursday, August 15 at 6:30pm to learn all about the basics of local birding with Rob Swindell, President of the Black River Audubon Society! Discover where to find birds in the area, how to identify them, the difference between Birdwatching and birding, and conservation and ethics. 

This program is intended for adults and is suitable for children aged 8+. Minors should be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Registration is suggested for this program and those who register with an email address will receive a reminder in advance of the program. Register below or call the library at 440-988-4230.

Rob Swindell is a writer and advocate for conservation and animal compassion. He serves as the president of the Black River Audubon Society and writes a “Winging It” column for the Chronicle-Telegram. Rob authored 300 columns, titled “Consider This . . .” for the Amherst News-Times over 15 years.

Rob graduated from Leadership Lorain County in 2005 and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Baldwin Wallace College, an MBA from Tiffin University, and a Juris Doctor from Concord Law School. In 2022, he was nominated for the Great Lakes Audubon Alan Dolan Conservation Advocacy Award. Rob has also made several appearances on the Fox 8 morning show, New Day Cleveland, to discuss bird-related topics.