Rocky River Park
Ohio · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Rocky River Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Gadwall, Mallard, and Green-winged Teal 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
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Willet (Eastern)
Tringa semipalmata
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Least Flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Northern Flicker
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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