Ellis Lake Wetlands
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Ellis Lake Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Hooded 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
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Robin
House Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Northern Mockingbird
House Finch
Canada Goose
Rock Pigeon
Killdeer
Least Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Indigo Bunting
Mourning Dove
Solitary Sandpiper
Belted Kingfisher
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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