Wendy Park, Whiskey Island
Ohio · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, 6 AM - 11 PM
About This Location
Wendy Park, Whiskey Island is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 292 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Redhead 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
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Common Raven
Corvus corax
American Herring x Great Black-backed Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x marinus
American Herring x Lesser Black-backed Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x fuscus
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Lesser Scaup
Red-breasted Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Red-winged Blackbird
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
American Coot
American Robin
Killdeer
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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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.
- 4
Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Edgewater Park
- Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve
- West Pierhead Lighthouse
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