Rocky Fork State Park
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Rocky Fork State Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Pintail, and Redhead 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
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
American Coot
Killdeer
Greater Yellowlegs
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-shouldered Hawk
Barred Owl
Belted Kingfisher
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
American Kestrel
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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