Dillon State Park
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Dillon State Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts White-throated Sparrow, Song Sparrow, and Northern Cardinal 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
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Yellow Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Semipalmated Plover
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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