Deer Creek State Park
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Deer Creek State Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Ring-billed Gull
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Double-crested Cormorant
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Northern House Wren
American Robin
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Great Blue Heron
Downy Woodpecker
Brown Thrasher
Chimney Swift
Black Vulture
Eastern Kingbird
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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