Old Woman Creek
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Old Woman Creek is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
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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