Spencer Lake Wildlife Area
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Spencer Lake Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This lake and wetland habitat attracts Ring-necked Pheasant, Mourning Dove, and Killdeer 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-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Lawrence's Warbler (hybrid)
Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F2 backcross)
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Snowy Owl
Bubo scandiacus
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Connecticut Warbler
Oporornis agilis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Willow Flycatcher
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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