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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

4/16/2026Chudzinski-Johannsen Park2 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/16/2026Ottawa NWR--Two Rivers Unit, West Portage River South Rd.1 observed

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

4/15/2026Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area--Pump House Wetland1 observed

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

4/15/2026Creek Bend Farm1 observed

Tundra Swan

Cygnus columbianus

4/13/2026Magee Marsh--Entrance Road4 observed

Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

4/13/2026Magee Marsh--Causeway Marshes (Ottawa Co.)3 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

4/13/202655 Katlyn Dr, Fremont US-OH 41.31938, -83.111871 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

4/13/2026Turtle Creek Estuary--Lemon Rd. Bridge1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/12/2026Magee Marsh--Boardwalk1 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

4/12/2026Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area--Pump House Wetland1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

4/11/2026Ottawa NWR--Visitor Center and Boardwalk1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

304/12/2026

Killdeer

34/12/2026

Great Egret

24/12/2026

Great Blue Heron

24/12/2026

Turkey Vulture

134/12/2026

Bald Eagle

44/12/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/12/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/12/2026

Northern Flicker

14/12/2026

Blue Jay

14/12/2026

Tree Swallow

224/12/2026

Eastern Bluebird

14/12/2026

Field Sparrow

24/12/2026

Song Sparrow

24/12/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

44/12/2026

Common Grackle

44/12/2026

Northern Cardinal

24/12/2026

Trumpeter Swan

24/9/2026

Blue-winged Teal

104/9/2026

Northern Shoveler

504/9/2026

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.