Bay View Park
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Bay View Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Canvasback, and Greater Scaup among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Purple Finch (Eastern)
Haemorhous purpureus
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
American Herring Gull
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Willow Flycatcher
Least Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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