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
Prairie Warbler
Setophaga discolor
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Henslow's Sparrow
Centronyx henslowii
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
Marbled Godwit
Limosa fedoa
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Caspian Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
American Crow
Bank Swallow
Barn Swallow
Marsh Wren
European Starling
House Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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