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- Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
- Big Island/Killdeer Plains Wildlife Areas
- Shawnee State Forest
- Hocking Hills
- The Edge of Appalachia Preserve
- Oak Openings Metropark
- The Wilds
- Crown City Wildlife Area
- Mohican State Forest
- Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve
13229 West State Route 2 Oak Harbor, OH 43449 419-898-0960 This is may be the premier birding spot in Ohio. More than 300 species have been spotted on the wildlife area, and other great birding areas, such as Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, surround it. Part of the vast western Lake Erie marshland ecosystem, Magee contains a diversity of wetlands,...
Olentangy Wildlife Unit 8589 Horseshoe Rd. Ashley, OH 43003 740-747-2525 These two areas are only about seven miles apart, and occupy the southern edge of the Sandusky Plains, a former vast wet prairie whose remnants are largely preserved by these wildlife areas. Together, they total about 14,000 acres, and are easily combined into an interesting t...
13291 U.S. Route 52 West Portsmouth, OH 45663 740-858-6685 This is the largest contiguous forest in Ohio, covering over 63,000 acres. Sometimes referred to as the “Little Smokies”, a visitor can get a true sense of what the wilderness of Ohio must have been like in pre-settlement days. A network of lightly traveled forest roads bisect the area, and...
19275 State Route 374 Rockbridge, OH 43149 740-385-4402 This is a region of rugged hills and deeply incised valleys, and is one of the most scenic areas in the Midwest. Centered mostly in Hocking County, much of the Hocking Hills is protected by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and is readily accessible to the visitor. In particular, Cantwe...
3223 Waggoner Riffle Rd. West Union, OH 45693 937-544-2188 The Nature Conservancy and Cincinnati Museum have worked together to protect over 15,000 acres of woodlands, prairies and streamside forest along the scenic Ohio Brush Creek in Adams County. Birding here is outstanding, particularly in spring and summer, when breeders are on territory. Keep...
4139 Girdham Rd. Swanton, OH 43558 419-826-6463 This is one of the most significant habitats in Ohio and quite unique – more species of rare plants are found here than anywhere else in the state. Along with unusual plant communities come unusual birds, and this is the only locale where lark sparrows can be found, and also one of the only regular br...
14000 International Rd. Cumberland, OH 43732 740-638-5030 Upon first view of this sprawling grassland that carpets the rolling hills, many visitors are dazzled, as the landscape more resembles an African savanna than any Ohio habitat. The Wilds covers some 8,000 acres, and is surrounded by about 20,000 acres of similar habitat. While birding can be...
Waterloo Wildlife Unit 9650 State Route 356 New Marshfield, OH 45766 740-664-2745 This is one of Ohio’s newer wildlife areas, acquired in 1997 by the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Sprawling over nearly 12,000 acres of reclaimed strip mine grasslands interspersed with undisturbed pockets of forest, Crown City is packed with interesting breeding birds. ...
Division of Forestry 2205 Reiser Ave. SE New Philadelphia, OH 44663 330-339-2205 The gorgeous Clear Fork of the Mohican River cuts through the center of this 5,000 acre forest, and dense stands of hemlock trees festoon the steep slopes along the stream. Many northern species breed here, the bulk of whose populations occur far to the north of Ohio. ...
Division of Natural Areas and Preserves 2045 Morse Rd, F-1 Columbus, OH 43229 614-265-6453 This 25-acre preserve contains the best remaining example of a naturally vegetated Lake Erie beach in Ohio. The gently undulating dunes carpeted with American beach grass and coastal little bluestem are worth the journey in their own right, but this site is a...
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Aug 12, 2023 · Ohio’s top birdwatching hotspots provide memorable experiences for bird lovers. Whether you are a seasoned birdwatcher or a beginner, these destinations are worth exploring. Come and discover the amazing bird species found in Ohio’s natural habitats.
Mar 14, 2024 · Ohio offers some of the best birding sites in the country, particularly along the Lake Erie shoreline. Ohio state parks, nature preserves, forests, and wildlife areas are spectacular locations to view many species of birds like warblers, song birds, waterfowl, shorebirds, owls, and so many more.
Just a 15-minute walk from downtown Columbus and nestled in the Scioto Audubon Metro Park, a 120-acre stretch that attracts more species of birds than any other stretch along the Scioto River – including Bald Eagles, and is a designated Important Birding Area.
At Paws & Claws Animal Encounters, we are the home of Ohio's first hands-on otter encounters and also the first USDA licensed facility in the country to offer Painting with Otters! Located at the Gateway to Hocking Hills - Bremen, Ohio, we're an hour's trip from Columbus and 20 minutes from downtown Lancaster.
