River/Riparian birding habitat

Pipe Creek Wildlife Area

Ohio · Midwest

Habitat
River/RiparianWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Pipe Creek Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 267 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and wetland habitat attracts Great Blue Heron, Carolina Wren, and Northern Cardinal 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

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

4/16/2026Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve1 observed

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

4/16/2026Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve1 observed

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

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

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

4/13/2026Schoepfle Garden2 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/12/2026Old Woman Creek--Beach Area1 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

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

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

4/12/20261915 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Milan US-OH 41.28306, -82.599651 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

4/11/2026Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve1 observed

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

4/11/2026Bay Point Resort and Marina, Marblehead US-OH 41.50545, -82.718211 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

264/15/2026

Trumpeter Swan

24/15/2026

Blue-winged Teal

84/15/2026

Northern Shoveler

94/15/2026

Gadwall

84/15/2026

Mallard

84/15/2026

Green-winged Teal

44/15/2026

Ring-necked Duck

264/15/2026

Common Merganser

14/15/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

24/15/2026

Mourning Dove

14/15/2026

Sora

24/15/2026

American Coot

604/15/2026

Killdeer

14/15/2026

Ring-billed Gull

24/15/2026

American Herring Gull

14/15/2026

Caspian Tern

14/15/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

14/15/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

204/15/2026

Great Egret

94/15/2026

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 Pipe Creek Wildlife Area for birding?
The best months to visit Pipe Creek Wildlife Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Pipe Creek Wildlife Area?
Notable species at Pipe Creek Wildlife Area include Great Blue Heron, Carolina Wren, Northern Cardinal, Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports river/riparian, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pipe Creek Wildlife Area?
Birding at Pipe Creek Wildlife Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Pipe Creek Wildlife Area?
Pipe Creek Wildlife Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.