Mosquito Lake State Park
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Mosquito Lake State Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Lesser 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
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Yellow-throated Vireo
Vireo flavifrons
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Red-breasted Merganser
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Common Loon
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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