Today's Hidden Gem: Our loveable Hinckley Buzzards
I'm no stranger when it comes to writing about our cherished Hinckley Buzzards. A few years ago when they celebrated the big 50th anniversary return, I counted down the week leading up to them swooping down on the Cleveland Metroparks in Hinckley, Ohio.
So that makes them not so new and not so hidden. But they are vintage Northeast Ohio.
The unique turkey vulture has been coming back to Hinckley every March since 1957, or so the story goes! Folklore actually registers them in the area back in 1819.
Pack a picnic, grab your binoculars and bring your family to the 'Buzzard Roost!'
The day-long event kicks off at 7am and is not lacking for excitement.
Naturalists on site can answer any questions....while they also lead hikes around the Hinckley Reservation.
The day would not be complete without keeping tabs on the official buzzard scoreboard with the "Official Buzzard Spotter," Bob Hinkle.
Jam to live music......while the children can view the displays, play Buzzard Bingo games, see live animals, listen to storytellers....and kids, make sure you print out the Buzzard coloring page from the metroparks website, color it in and bring it back to The Big Show Catering concession stand for a free treat!!!
Head to the corner of West Drive and State Road Sunday morning and, you too, will see why our loveable Hinckley Buzzards are this week's Hidden Gem!
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