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
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Setophaga caerulescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Flicker
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Gray Catbird
Brown Thrasher
Eastern Bluebird
Wood Thrush
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Yellow Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
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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