Ohio Birding Resources

Ohio boasts an exceptional state park system that hosts 60 million visitors a year.

The Nifty Fifty

The Nifty Fifty is a mini-guide to the birds of Ohio. It includes descriptions, images, video and songs of 50 of the most often observed birds of Ohio. View the guide by clicking here or on the Nifty Fifty link on the left.

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Some birds prefer to stay near the ground, while others are almost always seen high in a tree. Look for the following notations in the species descriptions to determine where the species is most likely to be seen. If a note is not present, the bird does not have a strong affinity for a particular region.

• Look high.
• Look mid-story.
• Look low.

State Information

Ohio Ornithological Society

Official Ohio Checklist

Recent Bird Sightings

(216) 556-0700 Cleveland

(614) 895-6222 Blendon Woods Park

(330) 763-5119 North-Central

(419) 877-9640 Northwest Ohio

(937) 640-2473 Southwest Ohio

Birding Locations

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area

Scioto Trail State Forest

Ohio State Bird - Northern Cardinal

Ohio Birding Events

Mohican Wildlife Weekend

April or May Annually

Ashland, Ohio
Phone: 800-642-8282

Start your weekend fun at the Mohican State Park Resort to receive the latest programming information and see booths representing all of the program sites.

Lake Erie Wing Watch Weekend

Annually in April
Erie, Lorain and Ottawa counties
, Ohio
Phone: 800-255-3743

Lake Erie Wing Watch (LEWW) is a unique committee dedicated to promoting birding in Erie, Lorain and Ottawa counties. The Lake Erie Wing Watch areas are home to more than 300 bird species, including majestic bald eagles, colorful migratory warblers, and graceful great blue herons. Add an abundance of other wildlife, from the famous walleye to the lesser-known melanistic garter snake. Plus the region has many varieties of plant life, without which the entire ecological system of Lake Erie would change. Located between Oak Harbor, OH to the west and Lorain, OH to the east, this region includes marshlands, deep forests, natural springs, limestone quarries, rocky shorelines, and the only undeveloped natural estuary on the Great Lakes.

Other resources and locations

If you have suggestions for additional birding resources in Ohio, from web sites to your favorite birding location, submit your information using the following form. You can cut and paste large amounts if text into the information field. Birding locations are the most desired, but any good resource on Ohio birds is welcomed.

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