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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/1/2026Woodside Green Park1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

6/1/2026Walnut Woods Metro Park1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

6/1/2026Sharon Woods Metro Park--Schrock Lake1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

6/1/2026Summit St., just north of the intersection with E. Lane2 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

6/1/2026Whetstone Park--Ravine1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

6/1/2026Alum Creek SP--Beach and Alum Reservoir South2 observed

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

5/31/2026Pickerington Ponds (Franklin Co.)1 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

5/31/2026West Jefferson Warehouse District and Retention Ponds1 observed

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

5/31/2026IndRun1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

5/31/2026King Ave Yard1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

5/31/2026McKinley Quarry1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

706/1/2026

Wood Duck

26/1/2026

Mallard

86/1/2026

Chimney Swift

36/1/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

16/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

86/1/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

16/1/2026

Great Egret

36/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/1/2026

Osprey

16/1/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

56/1/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

46/1/2026

Willow Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Eastern Phoebe

26/1/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

66/1/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

46/1/2026

Carolina Chickadee

16/1/2026

Tree Swallow

56/1/2026

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.