Lorain Harbor - Fishing Pier
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Lorain Harbor - Fishing Pier is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 252 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Greater Scaup 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
Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius
Prairie Warbler
Setophaga discolor
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Lesser Scaup
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Northern Mockingbird
Song Sparrow
Orchard Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Yellow Warbler
Canada Goose
Rock Pigeon
Semipalmated Plover
Spotted Sandpiper
Ruddy Turnstone
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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