River/Riparian birding habitat

Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area - Boggy Bottoms

Ohio · Midwest

Habitat
River/RiparianWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area - Boggy Bottoms is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Northern Shoveler 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

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

7/11/2026Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area--Pump House Wetland1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)

Setophaga coronata

7/4/2026Chudzinski-Johannsen Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

7/7/2026

Trumpeter Swan

27/7/2026

Wood Duck

87/7/2026

Mallard

37/7/2026

Mourning Dove

27/7/2026

Common Gallinule

17/7/2026

Black-necked Stilt

27/7/2026

Killdeer

47/7/2026

Caspian Tern

17/7/2026

Common Tern

37/7/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

57/7/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

107/7/2026

Great Egret

1957/7/2026

Great Blue Heron

457/7/2026

Osprey

17/7/2026

Bald Eagle

87/7/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/7/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/7/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

17/7/2026

Northern Flicker

17/7/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  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 Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area - Boggy Bottoms for birding?
The best months to visit Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area - Boggy Bottoms for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area - Boggy Bottoms?
Notable species at Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area - Boggy Bottoms include Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon. The area supports river/riparian, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area - Boggy Bottoms?
Birding at Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area - Boggy Bottoms is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area - Boggy Bottoms?
Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area - Boggy Bottoms offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.