Kiwanis Riverway Park
Ohio · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About This Location
Kiwanis Riverway Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, Hooded Merganser, and Mourning Dove 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
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Hooded Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Cooper's Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Deeds Point MetroPark
- Riverscape MetroPark
- Eastwood MetroPark
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