Knox Lake
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Knox Lake is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This lake 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Turkey Vulture
Tree Swallow
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Bobwhite
Northern Mockingbird
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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