Big Creek Reservation - Lake Isaac
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Big Creek Reservation - Lake Isaac is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Bufflehead, Blue Jay, and Canada Goose 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
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Redpoll (Common)
Acanthis flammea
American Herring x Great Black-backed Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x marinus
American Herring x Lesser Black-backed Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x fuscus
Redpoll
Acanthis flammea
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Hooded Merganser
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Ring-billed Gull
White-throated Sparrow
Bufflehead
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
European Starling
American Tree Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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