Big Island Wildlife Area
Ohio · Midwest
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Big Island Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 276 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Wood Duck among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Henslow's Sparrow
Centronyx henslowii
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Lesser Scaup
Hooded Merganser
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Sora
American Coot
Sandhill Crane
American Golden-Plover
Killdeer
Wilson's Snipe
Lesser Yellowlegs
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
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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