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
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Snowy Owl
Bubo scandiacus
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Connecticut Warbler
Oporornis agilis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Willow Flycatcher
Tree Swallow
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Field Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Blue Grosbeak
Hairy Woodpecker
Acadian Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Gray Catbird
Eastern Bluebird
Wood Thrush
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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