The Wilderness Center
Ohio · Midwest
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
The Wilderness Center is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Turkey Vulture, and Red-headed Woodpecker 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
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Lark Bunting
Calamospiza melanocorys
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
American Woodcock
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Turkey Vulture
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
House Sparrow
Mourning Dove
Black-capped Chickadee
Red-breasted Nuthatch
American Goldfinch
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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