Pleasant Hill Lake
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Pleasant Hill Lake is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and American Wigeon 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
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Harris's Sparrow
Zonotrichia querula
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Iceland Gull (kumlieni)
Larus glaucoides
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
American Black Duck
Green-winged Teal
Canvasback
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
White-winged Scoter
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
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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