Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 289 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Tundra Swan 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
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Connecticut Warbler
Oporornis agilis
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Trumpeter Swan
Wood Duck
Common Gallinule
Black Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Bald Eagle
Eastern Kingbird
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Song Sparrow
Baltimore Oriole
Northern Yellow Warbler
Indigo Bunting
House Sparrow
Canada Goose
Osprey
Willow Flycatcher
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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