Urban Park birding habitat

Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus

Ohio · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Mourning Dove 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

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/3/20262090 Lower Chelsea Road, Columbus, Ohio, US (39.991, -83.064)1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/3/2026Ohio Statehouse1 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

6/3/2026Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park--Darby Plains Wet Prairie Restoration3 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

6/3/2026Hoover Nature Preserve--Oxbow Rd.1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

6/2/20262068 1/2 Summit St, Columbus US-OH (40.0056,-83.0007)2 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

6/2/2026Daviff’s house1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

6/2/2026Alum Creek SP--Beach and Alum Reservoir South4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

15/25/2026

Mallard

15/25/2026

Mourning Dove

15/25/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/25/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

15/25/2026

Blue Jay

15/25/2026

Carolina Chickadee

15/25/2026

Northern House Wren

15/25/2026

Carolina Wren

15/25/2026

European Starling

15/25/2026

Gray Catbird

15/25/2026

American Robin

15/25/2026

House Sparrow

15/25/2026

House Finch

15/25/2026

Song Sparrow

15/25/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

15/25/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

15/25/2026

Common Grackle

15/25/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/25/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/21/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus for birding?
The best months to visit Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus?
Notable species at Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus include Canada Goose, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, Carolina Chickadee. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus?
Birding at Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus?
Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.