Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Mallard 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
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Redpoll (Common)
Acanthis flammea
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Redpoll
Acanthis flammea
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Brown Creeper
Certhia americana
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Wood Duck
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
American Coot
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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