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
Wilson's Snipe
Gallinago delicata
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Green Heron
American Kestrel
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
American Crow
Barn Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
American Goldfinch
Field Sparrow
Song Sparrow
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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