Birding Festival Page

2026 Festival Schedule Three days of birding, learning, and community. Explore the full schedule below. Presented by Full Schedule at a Glance Get the big picture. Click the image to

Spring Migration Your month-by-month guide to spring migration Each spring, Lake County becomes a key stopover for birds before they cross Lake Erie. This guide explores how weather and geography

Headlands Birding Festival Photo Contest share • celebrate • inspire The Headlands Birding Festival Photo Contest celebrates the beauty of birds, their habitats, and the people who experience them. Each

Birds Through the Year Explore a featured bird for each month around Headlands and Lake County These profiles offer a seasonal starting point for exploring our local birdlife, rather than

Migration Information Understand the patterns behind the spectacle of migration Discover how bird migration shapes the Headlands Birding Festival as birds pass through the region. Learn what drives migration, when

Meet Our 2026 Speakers Learn from experts who share a passion for birds and conservation The Headlands Birding Festival features a diverse lineup of birding experts, naturalists, and conservation leaders

Meet Our Walk Leaders Meet the birders who lead the way in the field The Headlands Birding Festival birding walk guides are experienced local birders who know the best spots

Apply to Be a Bird Walk Leader Lead the way and share your passion for birding The Headlands Birding Festival invites experienced birders to apply as bird walk leaders for

Festival Grounds and Map Find maps, parking info, and location details The Headlands Birding Festival is headquartered at Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve in Mentor. Registration check-in, festival booths, vendors,

Vendors and Food Service Enjoy a bite and browse our artisan vendors! For all your dining and shopping needs, find a great selection of vendors and food trucks in the