Farnsworth Metropark
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Farnsworth Metropark is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Gadwall, American Wigeon, and Mallard among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Chuck-will's-widow
Antrostomus carolinensis
Kentucky Warbler
Geothlypis formosa
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Lawrence's Warbler (hybrid)
Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F2 backcross)
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Orchard Oriole
Baltimore Oriole
Northern Cardinal
Red-bellied Woodpecker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Northern Parula
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Tufted Titmouse
Brown-headed Cowbird
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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