Blendon Woods Metro Park
Ohio · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
About This Location
Blendon Woods Metro Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Blue Jay, American Robin, and Northern Cardinal 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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
American Barn Owl
Tyto furcata
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Barred Owl
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Northern House Wren
Wood Thrush
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Tufted Titmouse
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Canada Goose
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Blacklick Woods Metro Park
- Inniswood Metro Gardens
- Alum Creek State Park
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