Maumee Bay State Park
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Maumee Bay State Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 284 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Sandhill Crane 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
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Purple Finch (Eastern)
Haemorhous purpureus
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Caspian Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Horned Lark
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
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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