Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 273 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Mallard 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
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Prairie Warbler
Setophaga discolor
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Wood Duck
American Herring Gull
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Carolina Wren
Hermit Thrush
American Robin
Northern Cardinal
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Belted Kingfisher
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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