Bird Watching at Woodlawn

	A Great Egret is seen in one of Woodlawn's wetland areas

The inherent tranquility of Woodlawn makes the cemetery a popular place for more than 208 confirmed varieties of birds found in the Toledo area.

Of special note are the winter finches. These northern birds migrate south in search of food and are attracted to the wide variety of conifers at Woodlawn. Crossbills, pine siskins and redpolls are regularly observed.

The spring migration period beginning in mid-March brings at least 35 species of wood warblers through Woodlawn. In addition, ducks, blackbirds, robins, sparrows, and other seed-eaters may be spotted throughout the cemetery.

	A Saw Whet Owl watches patiently from the shadows

Each December the National Audubon Society sponsors a "Christmas Count", a census of every bird seen at that time. The list is compared year-to-year with other counts across the country so the Society has a nationwide picture of bird activity and habitat. Because Historic Woodlawn is an exceptional location for birding during winter months, the Christmas Count for Northwest Ohio is taken at the cemetery.