Forest Walk & Migrant Songbirds
Theme: Forest Walk & Migrant Songbirds
Location: Caldwell Nature Preserve
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Meet: At 9:00 A.M. at the Caldwell Preserve Visitor Center. See directions below.
Leader: Denis Conover, (513) 390-0863, conovedg@hotmail.com
Caldwell Nature Preserve is a City of Cincinnati property that protects 123 acres of beautiful forested woodland, some of which is considered old growth. There are about 3.5 miles of hiking trails throughout the preserve.
Our trip leader is Denis Conover, who over the years has become our go to guy when botany is the theme of our field trips. We are fortunate to have him share his knowledge with us. Denis is a professor in the department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati and has been involved in various types of botanical research since 1981. He is a current board member of our local Audubon Society and also has a great interest in birds and will equally focus on them.
Denis’s plan is to take us on a long but leisurely morning walk through the preserve observing plants, birds and other wildlife. The date of this trip will coincide with the peak of fall songbird migration (including many species of warblers) so birds should be abundant. Denis will also point out native plants, ornamental plantings, invasive species, shrubs and trees.
Participants should be prepared for a few hours of being on foot with moderate to somewhat hilly walking. There may also be some walking in damp or wet grass. We suggest wearing comfortable waterproof footwear. Binoculars are necessary to see birds well. Restrooms are available at the Visitor Center. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Denis.
Directions:
The parking lot and Visitor Center are located right at the Park Entrance at 430 W North Bend Road. Meet at 9:00 A.M. in the Parking Lot
Caldwell Nature Preserve Directions:
430 W. North Bend Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45216
Caldwell Nature Preserve map and website:
(Contributed by Jay Stenger)