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
Loading map...
Notable Species
Live Bird Data
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Common Raven
Corvus corax
American Herring x Great Black-backed Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x marinus
American Herring x Lesser Black-backed Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x fuscus
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Canvasback
Redhead
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
Red-winged Blackbird
American Crow
Northern Shoveler
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Blue Jay
Common Grackle
Ruddy Duck
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
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 →