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
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Mourning Warbler
Geothlypis philadelphia
Henslow's Sparrow
Centronyx henslowii
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Osprey
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Tufted Titmouse
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Yellow Warbler
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Bald Eagle
Yellow-throated Vireo
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Field Sparrow
Eastern Meadowlark
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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