Winous Point
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Winous Point is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and 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
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Virginia Rail
Northern Harrier
Tree Swallow
Rusty Blackbird
Blue-winged Teal
Mallard
Killdeer
Greater Yellowlegs
Great Egret
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
Blue Jay
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Red-winged Blackbird
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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