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
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Henslow's Sparrow
Centronyx henslowii
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Cooper's Hawk
House Sparrow
Field Sparrow
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
American Coot
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
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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