Fernald Preserve
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk; visitor center Wed-Sun 9 AM - 5 PM
About This Location
Fernald Preserve is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 258 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Gadwall 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
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Lesser Yellowlegs
Greater Yellowlegs
Osprey
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Northern Parula
Northern Yellow Warbler
Yellow-throated Warbler
Prairie Warbler
Blue-winged Teal
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Wilson's Snipe
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Shaker Trace Wetlands
- Miami Whitewater Forest
- Gilmore MetroPark
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