Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 289 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Tundra Swan 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
Pileated Woodpecker
Dryocopus pileatus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Greater White-fronted Goose (Western)
Anser albifrons
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Tundra Swan
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Common Merganser
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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