Dawes Arboretum
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Dawes Arboretum is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Mallard 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
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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