Kelleys Island
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Kelleys Island is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 250 species recorded on eBird. This coastal 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
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Prothonotary Warbler
Protonotaria citrea
Red Knot
Calidris canutus
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Red-breasted Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Chipping Sparrow
Baltimore Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
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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