Hueston Woods State Park
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Hueston Woods State Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 253 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts American White Pelican 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
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Veery
Catharus fuscescens
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Worm-eating Warbler
Helmitheros vermivorum
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Connecticut Warbler
Oporornis agilis
Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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