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
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Prairie Warbler
Setophaga discolor
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Killdeer
Bonaparte's Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Lesser Scaup
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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