Gilmore Ponds MetroPark (do not walk along or cross railroad tracks)

Ohio · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Gilmore Ponds MetroPark (do not walk along or cross railroad tracks) is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 256 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Gadwall 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

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/1/2026Cincinnati Zoological Gardens (please do not report the ducks)1 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

2/28/2026Fernald Preserve (Hamilton Co.)7 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

2/27/2026Gilmore Ponds MetroPark (do not walk along or cross railroad tracks)1 observed

Eurasian Collared-Dove

Streptopelia decaocto

2/25/20264199 Green Arbors Ln, Cincinnati US-OH 39.29399, -84.301031 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

2/25/2026Antenen Nature Preserve MetroPark3 observed

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

2/24/2026Voice of America MetroPark1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

2/21/2026Miami Whitewater Forest--Timberlakes and Oakleaf Trails2 observed

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

2/21/2026Otto Armleder Memorial Park--Loop Trailhead1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

2/21/2026Home1 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

2/21/2026Fernald Preserve--North Woods (Butler Co.)1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

2/21/2026Mitchell Memorial Forest1 observed

Fox Sparrow (Red)

Passerella iliaca

2/20/2026401–423 Caldwell Dr, Cincinnati US-OH 39.20608, -84.491401 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

43/6/2026

Killdeer

23/6/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/6/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/6/2026

Eastern Phoebe

33/6/2026

Tufted Titmouse

13/6/2026

Brown Creeper

13/6/2026

Carolina Wren

23/6/2026

American Robin

53/6/2026

House Finch

13/6/2026

Song Sparrow

43/6/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

23/6/2026

Wood Duck

53/6/2026

Mallard

93/6/2026

Northern Pintail

23/6/2026

Green-winged Teal

63/6/2026

Redhead

13/6/2026

Hooded Merganser

73/6/2026

Rock Pigeon

13/6/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  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 Gilmore Ponds MetroPark (do not walk along or cross railroad tracks) for birding?
The best months to visit Gilmore Ponds MetroPark (do not walk along or cross railroad tracks) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Gilmore Ponds MetroPark (do not walk along or cross railroad tracks)?
Notable species at Gilmore Ponds MetroPark (do not walk along or cross railroad tracks) include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Gadwall, Mallard, Green-winged Teal. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Gilmore Ponds MetroPark (do not walk along or cross railroad tracks)?
Birding at Gilmore Ponds MetroPark (do not walk along or cross railroad tracks) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Gilmore Ponds MetroPark (do not walk along or cross railroad tracks)?
Gilmore Ponds MetroPark (do not walk along or cross railroad tracks) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.