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Also, see South Chagrin Reservation, Solon Landfill, and Chagrin River Corridor Important Bird Area
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South Chagrin Reservation--Shadow Lake Trails
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Tips for birding Shadow Lake
Birders may want to check the Solon Landfill to the south as they approach Richmond Road. The bridle trail runs close to the fence. Kestrels often perched on the big valves that poke out of the constructed landfill hills. There is a small pond just south of where the trail meets Richmond Road. Thrushes and warblers are often in the area of woods near Shadow Lake. The small lake gets a lot of people fishing, but the surrounding areas are worth checking out. Birders can also look out to the east where there is more landfill and another constructed pond towards Solon. From Ken Andrews

About Shadow Lake
Shadow Lake is located off Hawthorn Parkway in South Chagrin Reservation, between Solon and Richmond roads in Solon. From Shadow Lake Picnic Area webpage

Tips for birding South Chagrin Reservation
From Lake Erie Birding Trail website

About South Chagrin Reservation
The Chagrin River, designated a Scenic River in July 1979, flows through the eastern edge of South Chagrin Reservation. The forest in the reservation has many fine examples of hemlock, white oak, red oak, and shagbark hickory trees, as well as beech and sugar maples. This area is well-known for its brilliant fall colors.

The outdoor sculpture known as "Squaw Rock" in South Chagrin Reservation was carved by artist and blacksmith Henry Church in 1885. Church walked through the Chagrin River at night to sculpt this large sandstone boulder. Included in the carving is a quiver of arrows (with the four phases of the moon), a giant serpent, an eagle, a woman with a shell behind her (reminiscent of Botticelli's Venus), a dog, skeleton, and a baby in a papoose. While many have speculated the meaning of the work, it is not known what message Mr. Church actually wanted to convey through this piece. Other smaller carvings can be found on the river side of the rock, although it is uncertain whether they were carved by Henry Church.

The reservation is located in Bentleyville, Solon and Moreland Hills, and also features an Arboretum, Polo Field and many interesting trails to explore. Look About Lodge, a log cabin built in 1938 by the Cleveland Natural Science Club, offers year-round outdoor education programming for all ages. From South Chagrin Reservation webpage

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