Lake Erie Bluffs Metropark
Ohio · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Lake Erie Bluffs Metropark is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Goldeneye 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
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Wren
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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