Urban Park birding habitat

Painesville Township Park

Ohio · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Painesville Township Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Killdeer, Canada Goose, and Ring-billed Gull 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

7/17/2026my yard1 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

7/17/2026Headlands Beach SP1 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

7/16/2026Hell Hollow Wilderness Area1 observed

Sedge Wren

Cistothorus stellaris

7/16/2026Leroy Wetland E1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

7/16/2026Headlands Beach SP1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

7/14/2026Headlands Beach SP1 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

7/13/2026my yard1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ring-billed Gull

17/13/2026

Bald Eagle

17/13/2026

American Kestrel

17/13/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/13/2026

Willow Flycatcher

17/13/2026

Tufted Titmouse

17/13/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

157/13/2026

Barn Swallow

507/13/2026

Gray Catbird

47/13/2026

American Robin

17/13/2026

American Goldfinch

57/13/2026

Song Sparrow

17/13/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/13/2026

Common Yellowthroat

47/13/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

67/13/2026

Mourning Dove

167/12/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

17/12/2026

Killdeer

17/12/2026

American Herring Gull

1007/12/2026

Osprey

17/12/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Painesville Township Park for birding?
The best months to visit Painesville Township Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Painesville Township Park?
Notable species at Painesville Township Park include Killdeer, Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Painesville Township Park?
Birding at Painesville Township Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Painesville Township Park?
Painesville Township Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.