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
Loading map...
Live Bird Data
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Little Gull
Hydrocoloeus minutus
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Prothonotary Warbler
Protonotaria citrea
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Wood Duck
Mallard
Common Gallinule
American Coot
Caspian Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
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
More in Ohio
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
The warbler capital of North America with legendary boardwalk birding on Lake Erie.
Alum Creek State Park - Alum Reservoir
Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 211 recorded species.
Alum Creek State Park - Beach and Alum Reservoir South
Coastal birding hotspot in Ohio with 259 recorded species.
Ohio Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in Ohio →