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
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Bonaparte's Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Caspian Tern
Forster's Tern
Common Tern
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Eastern Kingbird
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Canada Goose
Killdeer
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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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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