Richland B&O Trail - Lexington Community Park

Ohio · Midwest

EasyView on eBird Directions

Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Richland B&O Trail - Lexington Community Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Green-winged Teal, and Red-tailed Hawk among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.

Location

Loading map...

Notable Species

Canada Goose Green-winged Teal Red-tailed Hawk American Crow Carolina Chickadee

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

6/1/2026Tugend Road Prairie1 observed

Kentucky Warbler

Geothlypis formosa

6/1/2026Mount Gilead SP1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

5/31/20265322 County Road 25, Cardington US-OH 40.45566, -82.756142 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

5/27/2026Gleason Family Nature Reserve2 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

5/26/2026Ackerman Nature Preserve1 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

5/24/2026Flying Squirrel Preserve1 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

5/21/20264244–4316 Covert Rd, Perrysville US-OH 40.64584, -82.352361 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

5/21/2026Knox Lake--Prairie Run1 observed

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

5/21/2026Clear Fork Reservoir--Stoller Rd. Trail1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

145/30/2026

Mallard

25/30/2026

Mourning Dove

15/30/2026

Chimney Swift

25/30/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Northern Flicker

15/30/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/30/2026

Willow Flycatcher

35/30/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/30/2026

White-eyed Vireo

15/30/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/30/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/30/2026

American Crow

15/30/2026

Carolina Chickadee

35/30/2026

Tree Swallow

15/30/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

45/30/2026

Barn Swallow

15/30/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

15/30/2026

Carolina Wren

15/30/2026

Birding Tips

1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

More in Ohio

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area

The warbler capital of North America with legendary boardwalk birding on Lake Erie.

Alum Creek State Park - Alum Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 211 recorded species.

Alum Creek State Park - Beach and Alum Reservoir South

Coastal birding hotspot in Ohio with 259 recorded species.

Ohio Birding Guide

Complete guide to birding in Ohio →

Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Richland B&O Trail - Lexington Community Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Richland B&O Trail - Lexington Community Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Richland B&O Trail - Lexington Community Park?▼

Notable species at Richland B&O Trail - Lexington Community Park include Canada Goose, Green-winged Teal, Red-tailed Hawk, American Crow, Carolina Chickadee. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Richland B&O Trail - Lexington Community Park?▼

Birding at Richland B&O Trail - Lexington Community Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Richland B&O Trail - Lexington Community Park?▼

Richland B&O Trail - Lexington Community Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.