Grassland birding habitat

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

Ohio · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

6/2/2026Riverside Park, Findlay1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

6/2/2026I-75 S, Rudolph US-OH 41.26262, -83.648711 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

6/1/2026Bright Conservation Area1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

6/1/2026Bright Conservation Area1 observed

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

5/31/2026Bluffton University Nature Preserve

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

5/30/202611716 County Road 40, Findlay US-OH (40.9585,-83.6510)12 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

5/26/2026Cricket Frog Cove1 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

5/25/2026Lake Mosier1 observed

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

5/25/2026Springville Marsh State Nature Preserve2 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

5/22/2026Findlay Reservoirs1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

216/2/2026

Mallard

16/2/2026

Mourning Dove

16/2/2026

Chimney Swift

16/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

16/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

16/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/2/2026

American Robin

36/2/2026

Cedar Waxwing

36/2/2026

House Sparrow

16/2/2026

House Finch

16/2/2026

American Goldfinch

16/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

16/2/2026

Common Grackle

26/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

16/2/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/2/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

36/2/2026

European Starling

26/2/2026

Song Sparrow

26/2/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

36/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

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.