Dawes Arboretum

Ohio · Midwest

Habitat
ForestUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Dawes Arboretum is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Mallard 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

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/3/2026Etna, OH Backyard2 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (cismontanus)

Junco hyemalis

3/2/2026Ohio home2 observed

Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x acuta

3/1/2026Buckeye Lake SP--Spillway and Sellers Point2 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

2/24/20266001–6493 Lake Rd NE, Pleasantville US-OH 39.81183, -82.505451 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

2/24/2026Schmitt House - Newark3 observed

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

2/23/2026Mud House Rd between Darfus Rd and Lake Rd2 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

2/22/2026Buckeye Lake (Licking Co.)1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

2/21/2026Swamp Rd. (view from roadside only)5 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

2/20/2026Evans Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

33/1/2026

Gadwall

23/1/2026

Mallard

43/1/2026

Redhead

103/1/2026

Ring-necked Duck

483/1/2026

Lesser Scaup

23/1/2026

Bufflehead

43/1/2026

Hooded Merganser

83/1/2026

Mourning Dove

43/1/2026

Killdeer

13/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/1/2026

Blue Jay

103/1/2026

American Crow

43/1/2026

Carolina Chickadee

23/1/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

13/1/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/1/2026

European Starling

103/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Dawes Arboretum for birding?
The best months to visit Dawes Arboretum for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Dawes Arboretum?
Notable species at Dawes Arboretum include Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, Redhead, Ring-necked Duck. The area supports forest, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Dawes Arboretum?
Birding at Dawes Arboretum is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Dawes Arboretum?
Dawes Arboretum offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.