Willow Point Wildlife Area
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Willow Point Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
Black-necked Stilt (Black-necked)
Himantopus mexicanus
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Killdeer
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Least Bittern
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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