Holmes County Trail - Millersburg

Ohio · Midwest

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Habitat

GrasslandWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Holmes County Trail - Millersburg is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, 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

Canada Goose Trumpeter Swan Gadwall American Wigeon Mallard

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

6/2/2026Selby Rd, Wooster, OH1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

6/2/2026Bowfin Bottoms (under construction)1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/30/2026Wilderness Rd.23 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

5/29/2026Lower Killbuck Creek Wildlife Area1 observed

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

5/29/20269182 Kaylor Rd NW, Dundee US-OH (40.6186,-81.6035)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

65/25/2026

Wood Duck

25/25/2026

Chimney Swift

25/25/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/25/2026

Sandhill Crane

25/25/2026

Dunlin

25/25/2026

Least Sandpiper

15/25/2026

Great Egret

15/25/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/25/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

25/25/2026

Acadian Flycatcher

15/25/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/25/2026

Eastern Phoebe

25/25/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

25/25/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/25/2026

White-eyed Vireo

25/25/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

15/25/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

35/25/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

45/25/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

25/25/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Holmes County Trail - Millersburg for birding?▼

The best months to visit Holmes County Trail - Millersburg for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Holmes County Trail - Millersburg?▼

Notable species at Holmes County Trail - Millersburg include Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mallard. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Holmes County Trail - Millersburg?▼

Birding at Holmes County Trail - Millersburg is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Holmes County Trail - Millersburg?▼

Holmes County Trail - Millersburg offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.