Walnut Beach Park
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Walnut Beach Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, and Downy 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Merlin
Falco columbarius
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
Common Raven
Corvus corax
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Common Merganser
Chimney Swift
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Lesser Yellowlegs
Least Sandpiper
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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