Wilderness Road
Ohio · Midwest
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Wilderness Road is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 254 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, 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
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Canvasback
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Killdeer
Bald Eagle
Red-winged Blackbird
Wood Duck
Northern Shoveler
Redhead
Lesser Scaup
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Red-tailed Hawk
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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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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