Frohring Meadows
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Frohring Meadows is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Killdeer, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Northern Flicker 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
American Herring x Lesser Black-backed Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x fuscus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Redpoll
Acanthis flammea
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Brown Creeper
Certhia americana
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Killdeer
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
House Sparrow
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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