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
American Herring x Great Black-backed Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x marinus
American Herring x Lesser Black-backed Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x fuscus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
American Black Duck
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Bald Eagle
Black-capped Chickadee
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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