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
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Eastern Kingbird
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Marsh Wren
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Green Heron
Great Egret
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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Ohio Birding Guide
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