Buck Creek State Park
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Buck Creek State Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 279 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Red-shouldered Hawk, Canada Goose, and Mourning Dove 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
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Franklin's Gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Connecticut Warbler
Oporornis agilis
Brown Creeper
Certhia americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Northern Flicker
Yellow-throated Vireo
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
Wood Thrush
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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