The Wilderness Center
Ohio · Midwest
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
The Wilderness Center is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Turkey Vulture, and Red-headed Woodpecker 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
Kentucky Warbler
Geothlypis formosa
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
Golden-winged Warbler
Vermivora chrysoptera
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wild Turkey
Turkey Vulture
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Least Flycatcher
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
White-eyed Vireo
Yellow-throated Vireo
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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