Deer Creek State Park - Beach
Ohio · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Deer Creek State Park - Beach is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-necked Duck, and Red-breasted Merganser 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
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Downy Woodpecker
Willow Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Tufted Titmouse
Gray Catbird
Wood Thrush
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
Chipping Sparrow
Baltimore Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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