Nimisila Reservoir
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Nimisila Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ring-necked Duck among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Yellow-throated Vireo
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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