Prairie Oaks Metro Park
Ohio · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Prairie Oaks Metro Park is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and urban park habitat attracts Northern Harrier, Downy Woodpecker, and Carolina Chickadee 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
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
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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