Hoover Reservoir
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Hoover Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Gadwall, Mallard, and Common Goldeneye among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Red-tailed Hawk
Carolina Chickadee
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Turkey Vulture
Blue Jay
European Starling
Downy Woodpecker
Mourning Dove
Northern House Wren
Red-eyed Vireo
Tufted Titmouse
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Wood Thrush
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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Ohio Birding Guide
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