William J. Robertson Nature Preserve
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
William J. Robertson Nature Preserve is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Hooded Merganser, and Killdeer 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
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Redpoll (Common)
Acanthis flammea
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Redpoll
Acanthis flammea
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Ring-necked Duck
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Black-capped Chickadee
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Trumpeter Swan
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Red-shouldered Hawk
Blue Jay
Carolina Wren
House Finch
American Tree Sparrow
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.
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