Urban Park birding habitat

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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

7/22/20265154–5170 Tuttle Crossing Blvd, Columbus US-OH 40.07646, -83.130242 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

7/22/2026Griggs Reservoir Park--Disc Golf Course1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

7/20/2026O'Shaughnessy Nature Preserve--Twin Lakes1 observed

Lark Sparrow

Chondestes grammacus

7/20/2026Jackson Pike Waste Water Treatment Plant (restricted access)3 observed

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

7/20/2026Pickerington Ponds (Franklin Co.)1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

7/19/2026Griggs Reservoir Park--Dam to Fishinger Rd. Bridge1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

7/22/2026

Wood Duck

17/22/2026

Mallard

37/22/2026

Mourning Dove

7/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

7/22/2026

Great Egret

27/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/22/2026

Osprey

17/22/2026

Northern Flicker

27/22/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

27/22/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

17/22/2026

Carolina Chickadee

17/22/2026

Tree Swallow

7/22/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

7/22/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

47/22/2026

Gray Catbird

17/22/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/22/2026

American Robin

7/22/2026

House Sparrow

7/22/2026

American Goldfinch

47/22/2026

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.