Lost Creek Reservoir
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Lost Creek Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Killdeer, and Ring-billed Gull 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
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Red-breasted Merganser
American Coot
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Horned Grebe
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Chipping Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
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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