Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 285 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, and Trumpeter Swan 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
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Upland Sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Wood Duck
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Baltimore Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Gallinule
Pied-billed Grebe
Turkey Vulture
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Tufted Titmouse
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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