Riverside Natural Area
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Riverside Natural Area is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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
Black-necked Stilt (Black-necked)
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Tufted Titmouse
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Mute Swan
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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