Spring Valley Wildlife Area - South
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Spring Valley Wildlife Area - South is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 258 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Northern Shoveler 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
Common Goldeneye x Hooded Merganser (hybrid)
Bucephala clangula x Lophodytes cucullatus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Northern Shoveler
American Wigeon
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Horned Grebe
Bald Eagle
Tree Swallow
Carolina Wren
European Starling
American Robin
Song Sparrow
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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