Lake birding habitat

Knox Lake

Ohio · Midwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

6/1/2026Tugend Road Prairie1 observed

Kentucky Warbler

Geothlypis formosa

6/1/2026Mount Gilead SP1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

5/31/20265322 County Road 25, Cardington US-OH 40.45566, -82.756142 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

5/27/202618780 Hopewell Road1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

5/27/2026Gleason Family Nature Reserve2 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

5/26/2026Ackerman Nature Preserve1 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

5/24/2026Flying Squirrel Preserve1 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

5/21/20264244–4316 Covert Rd, Perrysville US-OH 40.64584, -82.352361 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

5/21/2026Knox Lake--Prairie Run1 observed

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

5/21/2026Clear Fork Reservoir--Stoller Rd. Trail1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Trumpeter Swan

25/26/2026

Wood Duck

15/26/2026

Common Gallinule

15/26/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

305/26/2026

Great Egret

25/26/2026

Turkey Vulture

55/26/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/26/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/26/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/26/2026

Barn Swallow

35/26/2026

Eastern Bluebird

15/26/2026

American Robin

15/26/2026

Song Sparrow

15/26/2026

Swamp Sparrow

15/26/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

35/26/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

15/26/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/26/2026

Mallard

25/23/2026

Green Heron

15/23/2026

Marsh Wren

15/23/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Knox Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Knox Lake for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Knox Lake?
Notable species at Knox Lake include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Knox Lake?
Birding at Knox Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Knox Lake?
Knox Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.