Clay Pits - West of Marion Township Road 227 (view from roadside only)

Ohio · Midwest

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Habitat

GrasslandWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Clay Pits - West of Marion Township Road 227 (view from roadside only) is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and American Wigeon 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

Canada Goose Gadwall American Wigeon Ring-billed Gull American Herring Gull

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

4/15/2026Springville Marsh State Nature Preserve1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/15/2026136 Covington Avenue, Findlay, Ohio, US (41.071, -83.648)1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

4/14/2026Blanchard River Nature Preserve2 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

4/14/2026Oakwoods Nature Preserve1 observed

Henslow's Sparrow

Centronyx henslowii

4/14/2026Andreoff Wildlife Area - HQ1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

4/13/2026CSX Wetland 45872, North Baltimore US-OH (41.1840,-83.7506)1 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

4/12/2026CSX, North Baltimore, Ohio, US (41.183, -83.745)1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

4/10/2026Blanchard River Nature Preserve1 observed

Carolina Chickadee

Poecile carolinensis

4/10/2026Springville Marsh State Nature Preserve1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/8/2026Bluffton University Nature Preserve

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

4/7/2026361 North Winter Woods Drive, Findlay, Ohio, US (41.042, -83.589)15 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

4/6/2026Riverbend Recreation Area1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

4/5/2026Bluffton University Nature Preserve1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

4/4/2026Springville Marsh State Nature Preserve1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

4/16/2026

Mourning Dove

4/16/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

4/16/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/16/2026

Blue Jay

4/16/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

4/16/2026

Carolina Wren

4/16/2026

European Starling

4/16/2026

American Robin

4/16/2026

Field Sparrow

4/16/2026

White-throated Sparrow

4/16/2026

Song Sparrow

4/16/2026

Eastern Towhee

14/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

4/16/2026

Northern Cardinal

4/16/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/16/2026

Mallard

34/16/2026

Turkey Vulture

24/16/2026

Sora

14/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

204/16/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Clay Pits - West of Marion Township Road 227 (view from roadside only) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Clay Pits - West of Marion Township Road 227 (view from roadside only) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Clay Pits - West of Marion Township Road 227 (view from roadside only)?▼

Notable species at Clay Pits - West of Marion Township Road 227 (view from roadside only) include Canada Goose, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Clay Pits - West of Marion Township Road 227 (view from roadside only)?▼

Birding at Clay Pits - West of Marion Township Road 227 (view from roadside only) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Clay Pits - West of Marion Township Road 227 (view from roadside only)?▼

Clay Pits - West of Marion Township Road 227 (view from roadside only) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.