East Harbor State Park
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
East Harbor State Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Tundra Swan 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
Prothonotary Warbler
Protonotaria citrea
Red Knot
Calidris canutus
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Black-necked Stilt (Black-necked)
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
American White Pelican
Blue Jay
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Baltimore Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Mallard
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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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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