Headlands Beach State Park
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Headlands Beach State Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 305 species recorded on eBird. This coastal 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
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Fish Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Bank Swallow
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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