Pickerington Ponds
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Pickerington Ponds is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 253 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Wood Duck 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
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)
Anas platyrhynchos x acuta
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Wood Duck
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Canvasback
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Ruddy Duck
Red-tailed Hawk
American Crow
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Field Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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