Maumee Bay State Park
Ohio · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Maumee Bay State Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 284 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Sandhill Crane 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
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Pileated Woodpecker
Dryocopus pileatus
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Greater White-fronted Goose (Western)
Anser albifrons
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Tundra Swan
Sandhill Crane
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Carolina Wren
American Tree Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Song Sparrow
Canvasback
Redhead
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Common Merganser
American Herring Gull
Ring-necked Duck
Red-breasted Merganser
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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