Delaware State Park
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Delaware State Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Trumpeter Swan, Ring-billed Gull, and Red-tailed Hawk 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
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Trumpeter Swan
Ring-billed Gull
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
American Robin
Dark-eyed Junco
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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Ohio Birding Guide
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