Ross Lake Wildlife Area
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Ross Lake Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This lake and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Brown Thrasher
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Northern Parula
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Yellow-throated Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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