Old Woman Creek
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Old Woman Creek is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Hooded Merganser 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
Prairie Warbler
Setophaga discolor
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Henslow's Sparrow
Centronyx henslowii
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
Marbled Godwit
Limosa fedoa
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Double-crested Cormorant
Mourning Dove
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-headed Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Tree Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
Wood Thrush
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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