Irwin Prairie State Nature Preserve
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Irwin Prairie State Nature Preserve is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This grassland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Sandhill Crane, and Red-shouldered Hawk 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
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Fox Sparrow
Passerella iliaca
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Sandhill Crane
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Northern Flicker
Eastern Bluebird
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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