Newtown Gravel Pits
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Newtown Gravel Pits is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Mallard 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
Downy Woodpecker (Eastern)
Dryobates pubescens
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Nighthawk
Cooper's Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Mourning Dove
Downy Woodpecker
Carolina Wren
American Robin
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Yellow-throated Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Hairy Woodpecker
Brown-headed Cowbird
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Great Crested Flycatcher
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
House Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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