Huron Harbor - West Pier
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Huron Harbor - West Pier is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius
Prairie Warbler
Setophaga discolor
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Red Knot
Calidris canutus
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Killdeer
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Barn Swallow
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Baltimore Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Yellow Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Mallard
Chimney Swift
White-rumped Sandpiper
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
Alder Flycatcher
Willow Flycatcher
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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