Forest birding habitat

Hueston Woods State Park - Group Camp

Ohio · Midwest

Habitat
Forest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Hueston Woods State Park - Group Camp is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.

Location

Loading map...

Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

5/30/20261217–1545 S Treaty Line Rd, Liberty US-IN 39.61276, -84.993331 observed

Veery

Catharus fuscescens

5/30/2026Wiley family property1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

5/30/2026Abbott Road (#2028) Flooded Field (private)1 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

5/28/2026Home1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

5/28/2026Hueston Woods SP--Beach1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

5/25/2026Hueston Woods SP (Preble Co.)1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

5/25/2026Hueston Woods SP--Wild Turkey Habitat Area and Bird Blind1 observed

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

5/25/2026Hueston Woods SP--Wild Turkey Habitat Area and Bird Blind1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

5/24/20267280 Michael Rd, Middletown US-OH 39.54788, -84.420171 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/23/20261995 Oxford Pike, Bath, Indiana, US (39.48, -84.837)2 observed

Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

5/21/2026RiversEdge Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

255/26/2026

Wood Duck

95/26/2026

Mallard

15/26/2026

Northern Bobwhite

15/26/2026

Mourning Dove

25/26/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

35/26/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/26/2026

Killdeer

15/26/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/26/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/26/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/26/2026

Downy Woodpecker

25/26/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/26/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

45/26/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

15/26/2026

Philadelphia Vireo

15/26/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

45/26/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

25/26/2026

Blue Jay

25/26/2026

American Crow

45/26/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  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 Hueston Woods State Park - Group Camp for birding?
The best months to visit Hueston Woods State Park - Group Camp for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Hueston Woods State Park - Group Camp?
Notable species at Hueston Woods State Park - Group Camp include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Hueston Woods State Park - Group Camp?
Birding at Hueston Woods State Park - Group Camp is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Hueston Woods State Park - Group Camp?
Hueston Woods State Park - Group Camp offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.