Mill Creek Park
Ohio · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Mill Creek Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Hooded Merganser 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
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Hooded Merganser
Mourning Dove
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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