Funk Bottoms Wildlife Area
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Funk Bottoms Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 268 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Trumpeter Swan, Mourning Dove, and Red-headed Woodpecker 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 White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Lark Bunting
Calamospiza melanocorys
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Trumpeter Swan
Mourning Dove
Red-headed Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Canada Goose
Tundra Swan
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Northern Pintail
American Coot
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
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.
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