Welcome to the Site Guide section of the Ohio Ornithological Society Website! We think that you will find these site guides helpful as you explore the wide variety of bird habitats that can be found throughout the state, from the shores of Lake Erie to the Ohio River. All of our well-known birding areas will eventually be included here as well as many local and less familiar “hotspots”. The information in these site guides has been provided by experienced Ohio birders who are familiar with these areas and have kept records of their sightings throughout the year. We sincerely thank these individuals for their contributions and are hopeful that this compilation will make your Ohio birding experiences more successful and enjoyable.

You can find sites to explore using any of three methods:

• State map




• Alphabetical listing




• Listing by county

In addition to the sites already listed, volunteers have signed up to prepare writeups on the following sites:

Calamus Swamp
Cantwell Cliffs State Park
Cedar Bog State Memorial
Deer Creek Reservoir
Hueston Woods State Park
Indian Creek Wildlife Area
Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area
Kiwanis Park, Dublin
Little Beaver Creek State Park
Maumee State Forest
Miami Whitewater Wetlands/Woodlands
Paint Creek S.P.
Woodlawn Cemetery
Zaleski State Forest