Lake Snowden
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Lake Snowden is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Mallard 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
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Henslow's Sparrow
Centronyx henslowii
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Vesper Sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
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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