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
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Fox Sparrow (Red)
Passerella iliaca
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Gadwall
Mallard
Canvasback
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Brown Creeper
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
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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