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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

6/2/2026Hell Hollow Wilderness Area1 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

6/2/2026my yard1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

6/2/2026my yard1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

6/2/2026my yard1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/1/20266300 Lake Road West, Geneva, Ohio, US (41.848, -80.983)1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

6/1/2026my yard1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

6/1/2026my yard

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

5/31/20269501–9799 Wisner Rd, Mentor US-OH 41.61178, -81.2852510 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/27/2026Chagrin River Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

75/29/2026

Mallard

15/29/2026

Mourning Dove

15/29/2026

Chimney Swift

85/29/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

35/29/2026

American Herring Gull

15/29/2026

Northern Flicker

15/29/2026

Willow Flycatcher

35/29/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/29/2026

Eastern Kingbird

35/29/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/29/2026

Barn Swallow

25/29/2026

Northern House Wren

15/29/2026

European Starling

575/29/2026

Gray Catbird

15/29/2026

Brown Thrasher

15/29/2026

American Robin

15/29/2026

House Sparrow

45/29/2026

House Finch

15/29/2026

American Goldfinch

65/29/2026

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.