Great Miami River - Lost Bridge
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Great Miami River - Lost Bridge is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, 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
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Empidonax flaviventris
Mourning Warbler
Geothlypis philadelphia
Worm-eating Warbler
Helmitheros vermivorum
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Horned Lark
Purple Martin
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Carolina Wren
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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