Irwin Prairie State Nature Preserve
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Irwin Prairie State Nature Preserve is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This grassland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Sandhill Crane, and Red-shouldered Hawk 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
Chuck-will's-widow
Antrostomus carolinensis
Purple Finch (Eastern)
Haemorhous purpureus
Lawrence's Warbler (hybrid)
Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F2 backcross)
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Sandhill Crane
Turkey Vulture
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Field Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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