Wilderness Road
Ohio · Midwest
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Wilderness Road is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 254 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Northern Shoveler 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
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
American Kestrel
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Barn Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
Field Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Common Yellowthroat
Indigo Bunting
Spotted Sandpiper
Bald Eagle
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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