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

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

6/2/2026Creek Bend Farm1 observed

Henslow's Sparrow

Centronyx henslowii

6/2/2026Creek Bend Farm1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

6/2/2026Bonham Rd., York Township Rd. 2054 observed

Black-necked Stilt (Black-necked)

Himantopus mexicanus

6/2/2026Bonham Rd., York Township Rd. 2052 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

6/2/2026Creek Bend Farm1 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

6/2/2026Stange Rd (SR 2 - Krause Rd)1 observed

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

6/2/2026Bonham Rd., York Township Rd. 2052 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

6/2/2026Bonham Rd., York Township Rd. 2051 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/2/2026Bay Point1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

6/1/2026Resthaven Wildlife Area--Heywood Rd.1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

6/2/2026

Wood Duck

86/2/2026

Blue-winged Teal

16/2/2026

Gadwall

26/2/2026

Mallard

266/2/2026

Hooded Merganser

16/2/2026

Ruddy Duck

16/2/2026

Mourning Dove

16/2/2026

Common Gallinule

16/2/2026

Sandhill Crane

46/2/2026

Killdeer

76/2/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

26/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

66/2/2026

Great Egret

1286/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

146/2/2026

American White Pelican

126/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

36/2/2026

Bald Eagle

36/2/2026

Willow Flycatcher

16/2/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/2/2026

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.