Birds

 
A bird with yellow head and mostly yellow body is perched on a branch with its head turned to the left, green leaves in the background.
A yellow warbler.

© Jim Schmidt

Cuyahoga Valley National Park's diverse landscape provides habitat for about 250 species of birds. Of these, 28 species are of concern for conservation. The park provides important habitat for their survival. There are certain bird species that call the valley home year-round. These include cardinals, blue jays, chickadees, woodpeckers, goldfinches, and several others. Other kinds of birds pass through the valley or only live here for part of the year.

Popular Raptors

Ten raptors are either summer or year-round residents of the Cuyahoga Valley. Bald eagles first began nesting the valley in 2006 and are now seen regularly. Peregrine falcons can also be spotted high above the valley floor.

Wetland Birds

The park's riverine and wetland habitats support many different bird species. Great blue herons, not known to nest in the park before the 1980s, now raise young in three heronries within or adjacent to the park boundary. Wood ducks, Canada geese, and other waterfowl are found throughout the park. To learn more, read about a recent National Park Service wetland bird study conducted in the park.

 

Birds by Season

In addition to resident species, visitors may notice seasonal variations in the park’s bird communities, as outlined below.

 

Going Birding?

Use the species list below to find information about each kind of bird recorded in the park. Select "Birds" in the species category dropdown menu to filter the list.

 

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    Last updated: September 25, 2024

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