Sims Park
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Sims Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, American Black Duck, and Common Goldeneye 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
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Red-headed Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
Baltimore Oriole
Chimney Swift
Cooper's Hawk
Blue Jay
House Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Killdeer
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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