Margaret Peak Nature Preserve
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Margaret Peak Nature Preserve is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This mountain habitat attracts Ring-billed Gull, Red-tailed Hawk, and Downy Woodpecker 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 Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Willet (Eastern)
Tringa semipalmata
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Carolina Wren
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
- 2
Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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