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  • ABOUT
    • Mission and Vision Statement
    • Equality and Diversity Policy
    • BSBO Board of Directors
    • BSBO Staff
    • New Brand Launch
    • Visit BSBO >
      • Directions
      • Building Improvements
      • Anna Macke Mikolajczyk Window On Wildlife
      • John Gallagher Memorial Birding Trail
    • eNews
    • BSBO Blogs >
      • BSBO CONSERVATION BLOG
      • BSBO Research Blog
      • BSBO Education and Outreach Blog
    • Contact Us
  • Support BSBO
    • Donate
    • Join or Renew
    • BSBO Swamp Shop
    • Education Center
    • Sponsor A Mist Net
    • Help BSBO while you shop
    • Birds and Business Alliance
    • Birder Tea Fundraiser
  • RESEARCH
    • Peer-Reviewed Publications
    • Songbird Research >
      • Migration Monitoring >
        • Migration Tracking
      • Prothonotary Warbler Research
      • Building Collision Study
      • Oak Openings
    • Morning Flight Count
    • Project SNOWstorm >
      • About Project SNOWstorm
      • Meet Buckeye
      • Meet Wolverine
    • Research Highlights >
      • Gray-Cheeked Thrush from Colombia, South America
      • BSBO Bird Bander's Blog
    • Past Research >
      • Colonial Wading Birds
      • Ohio Winter Bird Atlas
      • Shorebirds
    • Reports >
      • Annual Project Reports
      • Navarre Marsh Annual Banding and Survey Data
    • Research Volunteer Form
    • Research Volunteer Page
  • EDUCATION
    • Bird Migration Profiles
    • Family Activities >
      • Free Online Resources
    • Young Birders >
      • Ohio Young Birders Club
      • Youth Birding Camps
    • Teachers >
      • Songbird Banding and Migration Programs
      • Students Against Balloon Releases
    • Group Programs >
      • Presentations by Request
    • BSBO Bird Knowins
  • Conservation
    • Easy Ways for YOU to Support Conservation
    • Bird-safe / Birder-friendly Communities
    • Responsible Wind Energy
    • Position Statement on Feral and Free-Ranging Cats
    • Habitat Designations
  • EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
    • Birding with BSBO >
      • BSBO's Biggest Week In American Birding
      • Frequent Flyer Birding
      • Lake Erie Pelagics
    • Birds at Home
    • Highway Clean-up
    • Calendar of Events
    • ​Ohio Young Birders Conference
  • NW OHIO BIRDING
    • Responsible Owl Viewing
    • Regional Bird Checklist
    • Timing of Spring Migration
    • Timing of Fall Migration
    • Timing of Fall Shorebird Migration
    • Spring Migration Wave Theory
    • ABA Code of Birding Ethics
    • Birding Ohio

BSBO Lake Erie Pelagic Trips 

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10 spots per trip will be held for young birders 18 and under. The boat capacity for each trip is 50 passengers.
An idea born from the great mind of Mr. Bob Faber, BSBO's Lake Erie Pelagics have become legendary! BSBO's pelagics are relaxed and easy-going. In the more than 10 years that we've been running these trips, not one person has been seasick! We take our time, avoid the rough water, and we always see something good! 

The success of our trips has spawned other Lake Erie pelagic trips, offering many birders these special opportunities, and reminding us all that Lake Erie is a precious resource that provides important habitat for birds in all seasons. #ProtectOurLake

Departure i from the Cleveland Flats (the old Jim 's Steakhouse location) at 1800 Scranton Road (click here for a Google Map). We will be guests on the 60-foot, steel-hulled charter boat The Holiday, with a very experienced crew. She will be sailing from the upper flats of the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland onto Lake Erie. The Captain and crew of The Holiday are seasoned veterans of Lake Erie, and they've come to love these pelagic trips as much as we do!  The hot lunch provided is super tasty, and the ship is very comfortable. 
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All trip departures and itineraries are determined on the day of the trip, based on the weather and lake conditions, by the boat captain. We make every effort to ensure that everyone has a great experience. If the lake conditions do not allow for open water cruising, we will be birding the waters behind the Cleveland breakwater. While we always hope to get out on to the big lake, we can have excellent birding within the breakwater. Keep in mind that if the lake is too rough for the boat, birds will likely be looking for calm water as well.
 
Refund Policy: We will refund 100% of your total amount for cancellations received 14 or more days prior to the trip departure date and no refunds for cancellations less than 14 days in advance of the trip departure date. 100% refund will be awarded if the trip is canceled by the ship line.

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Saturday, December 13

Saturday, December 13, 2025 Pelagic

Sunday, December 14

Sunday, December 14, 2025 Pelagic

Thursday, January 1

Thursday, January 1, 2026 Pelagic
Pricing
- BSBO Members -- $75
- Non-members -- $100
​- OYBC Student Members -- $30


​When registering more than one participant at the member rate, all registrants must be current BSBO members. 

​Trips run from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

eBird lists will be posted
​after the event

Check out these photos from past BSBO pelagic trips:

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