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
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Barn Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Chimney Swift
American Herring Gull
Great Egret
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Tree Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
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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