Mosquito Lake State Park
Ohio · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Mosquito Lake State Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Lesser Scaup 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
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Brown Creeper
Certhia americana
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Lesser Scaup
Hooded Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
House Sparrow
Common Grackle
American Black Duck
Common Merganser
Mourning Dove
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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