Slate Run Metro Park - Wetlands
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Slate Run Metro Park - Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Gadwall 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
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
American Barn Owl
Tyto furcata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Gadwall
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Lesser Scaup
Hooded Merganser
American Coot
Sandhill Crane
Turkey Vulture
Northern Harrier
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
American Tree Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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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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