Migration at Alum Creek Lake and Hoover Reservoir

When: Sunday, October 4, 2026, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Where:  8:00 am, Westerville Community Center (map) or
 8:30 am Alum Dam Spillway Park (map)
Description: Migration should be very good as we visit these two reservoirs north of Columbus.  We’ll start at Alum, where the small woodlands at the southern end of the Lake are excellent migrant traps, and the wide lower reservoir attracts a wide variety of gulls and waterfowl.  After taking in the morning migrants there, we’ll move to the upper end of nearby Hoover Reservoir to scout different habitats for different migrants. The reservoir level should be low enough to produce some migrant waders, dabbling ducks, and shorebirds.  
Bring sturdy shoes (for lots of walking on dewy, but flat trails), snacks, and a windbreaker/jacket if the weather is cold. For more details contact Rob Thorn, 614-551-0643 or [email protected]