The Wilds
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
The Wilds is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Mallard, Canvasback, and Hooded Merganser 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
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Ruffed Grouse
Bonasa umbellus
Henslow's Sparrow
Centronyx henslowii
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Killdeer
Wilson's Snipe
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Northern Harrier
Bald Eagle
Carolina Chickadee
Tree Swallow
European Starling
Brown Thrasher
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
House Finch
Chipping Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Eastern Meadowlark
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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