Margaret Peak Nature Preserve
Ohio · Midwest
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Margaret Peak Nature Preserve is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This mountain habitat attracts Ring-billed Gull, Red-tailed Hawk, and Downy 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
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Ruddy Duck
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.
- 2
Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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