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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

7/12/2026Augusta-Anne Olsen State Nature Preserve1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

7/11/2026Schoepfle Garden1 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

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

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

7/4/2026Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve1 observed

American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

7/4/2026Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve1 observed

Marbled Godwit

Limosa fedoa

7/1/2026Sherod Park1 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

7/1/2026Sherod Park28 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Trumpeter Swan

27/13/2026

Wood Duck

47/13/2026

Mallard

57/13/2026

Mourning Dove

17/13/2026

American Bittern

17/13/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

37/13/2026

Green Heron

17/13/2026

Great Egret

27/13/2026

Great Blue Heron

37/13/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/13/2026

Eastern Kingbird

27/13/2026

American Robin

27/13/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/13/2026

Indigo Bunting

17/13/2026

Ring-billed Gull

17/12/2026

American Herring Gull

17/12/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

17/12/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

17/12/2026

Purple Martin

37/12/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

57/12/2026

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.