Each spring tens of thousands of raptors soar overhead on the northern leg of their migration. Despite doing this in broad daylight, this amazing parade goes, for the most part, unnoticed. This program will not only describe the phenomenon of raptor migration but define the weather patterns and viewing locations that will allow for the best hawkwatching. Also, the basics of hawk identification will be covered in this presentation.

About: Gary Gerrone

Gary S. Gerrone is a Naturalist, Writer, Musician, Bird Caller, Father of Twins, and a Relator of Things. He served as an award-winning Naturalist Supervisor for most of his 30+ year career with the Lorain County Metro Parks.

Gary’s writing resume includes nearly 400 published pieces including his long-running nature column in the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram and the authoring of the book Lorain County Metro Parks: The First Fifty Years.

Gary is a highly regarded birder, and well-known for his bird calls, as well as his historical musical presentations. He recently added the title of Park Manager to his career as he currently manages both Geneva and Headlands State Parks.