09/18/2026
Headlands Birding Festival Bird Forecast:
Saturday: Overnight, northeast winds shifting east will allow for good numbers of migrating birds, but east winds after midnight will result in less favorable conditions, so birds will stop over in greater numbers. Overcast skies and potential rain will cause birds to move lower and give better views. If it rains at dawn, there is potential for high numbers of migrants concentrated in certain areas like Headlands Beach State Park or Chagrin River Park.
Sunday: Less than favorable conditions overnight will result in a smaller number of birds migrating, and more birds that came Friday night will stick around. Moderate wind and potential storms can create conditions favorable for lakewatching, and rarities such as jaegers are possible if winds are strong enough. Storms have the potential to cause rarities to land, especially at Headlands Beach State Park, and very large numbers of gulls will likely take shelter on the beach Sunday.
This forecast may change as the weather forecast changes.
