Scioto Audubon Metro Park

Ohio · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Scioto Audubon Metro Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, 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

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

3/6/2026Hoover Nature Preserve--Oxbow Rd.1 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

3/5/2026Alum Creek SP--Marina2 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/4/2026Walnut Woods Metro Park--Tall Pines Area1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/4/2026Hoover Nature Preserve--Oxbow Rd.1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/3/2026Etna, OH Backyard2 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

3/2/2026Lab1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/2/2026Pond @ the Gardens1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

153/3/2026

Mallard

203/3/2026

Redhead

1603/3/2026

Hooded Merganser

83/3/2026

Mourning Dove

53/3/2026

Killdeer

13/3/2026

Ring-billed Gull

253/3/2026

American Herring Gull

13/3/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

73/3/2026

Great Blue Heron

33/3/2026

Bald Eagle

13/3/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

23/3/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/3/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/3/2026

Downy Woodpecker

53/3/2026

Carolina Chickadee

43/3/2026

Carolina Wren

23/3/2026

European Starling

53/3/2026

American Robin

83/3/2026

House Sparrow

53/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Scioto Audubon Metro Park for birding?
The best months to visit Scioto Audubon Metro Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Scioto Audubon Metro Park?
Notable species at Scioto Audubon Metro Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Redhead, Hooded Merganser, Mourning Dove. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Scioto Audubon Metro Park?
Birding at Scioto Audubon Metro Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Scioto Audubon Metro Park?
Scioto Audubon Metro Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.