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
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Prairie Warbler
Setophaga discolor
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
American Golden-Plover
Pluvialis dominica
Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Cooper's Hawk
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
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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