In honor of Pride Month, we’re highlighting local individuals who have a love for the outdoors. Ashley Conway loves birding so much, that she created her own birding community, Queer Birders of Cincinnati, to encourage others to get outdoors in a welcoming environment.

Keep your eyes open on your next birding excursion for the stealthy Cooper’s hawk. Director of Programming Amy continues her birding series by sharing what to keep an eye out for when spotting this surreptitious bird of prey.

If you’ve heard this rapid bird song, then you’ve heard a Carolina wren. Director of Programming Amy shares what you need to keep an eye – and ear! – out for in order to spot this small yet adaptive critter during your next birding excursion.

The winter might feel long and cold, but Director of Programming Amy suggests paying attention to particular birds visiting your feeders. Though tiny, white-breasted nuthatches are a fun find for birders of all levels!

If you enjoy birding, winter is a great time to spy some feathery visitors! Many species of waterfowl spend their winters in Southwest Ohio. Follow along with Nature Interpreter Lisa as she plays a game of Duck, Duck, Grebe and shares more about wintering waterfowl.

Every birder starts somewhere, and there are lots of local birds you don’t have to have an eagle eye or the ears of a hawk to recognize. Here are a few of the easiest birds to spot in Hamilton County – and they may be in your backyard right this very moment!