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
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ring-billed Gull
Downy Woodpecker
Purple Martin
American Robin
House Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Chimney Swift
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Cedar Waxwing
American Goldfinch
Common Grackle
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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