Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area –
Wyandot County
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Nest viewing is best from the Pond 6 parking lot, just south of the intersection of C.H. 71 and C.H. 115. Look to the southeast in the treeline or in the corner of the woodlot. Eagle viewing can be done from the Pond 6 parking lot south along C.H. 115 to the intersection of C.H. 68. Follow C.H. 68 east. Any of the parking lots along C.H. 68 near the large wetlands are also good eagle viewing areas. Read about rare nest found in goose tub in 2004.
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| Pleasant Hill Lake – Richland County |
Any local road along the lake may provide viewing opportunities for eagle viewing. Good places to visit are the boat launch ramps, dam, or visitor's center at Pleasant Hill Lake. Mohican State Forest Lodge is a good area to park and observe the lake. The public boat launch on Covert Road and Baron Road are other viewing areas. |
Clear Fork River – Richland County
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Bald eagles can be viewed along the Clear Fork River between Clear Fork Reservoir and Pleasant Hill Lake. Between Lexington and Butler the river can be viewed from S.R. 97 and the B & O Rails to Trails.
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| Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area – Sandusky County |
Eagle viewing is good from any of the numerous parking lots along S.R. 6. Another good viewing spot is from the "Northern Prairie Fringed Orchid" parking lot off of C.R. 256 approximately 2 miles north of Rt. 6. |
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area – Ottawa and Lucas Counties
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For eagle viewing, follow the main road off S.R. 2, through the wildlife area to the lake shore. While you’re there, be sure to visit the Sportsmen's Migratory Bird Center and the boardwalk along the lakeshore.
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| Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area – Sandusky County |
Eagle viewing is good from any of the numerous parking lots along S.R. 6. Another good viewing spot is from the "Northern Prairie Fringed Orchid" parking lot off of C.R. 256 approximately 2 miles north of Rt. 6. |
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge – Ottawa and Lucas Counties
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Eagle viewers should access the refuge office off S.R. 2. Park near the refuge office, and follow any of the walking trails in the area.
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| Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve and State Nature Preserve - Erie County |
Located on State Rt. 6 near Huron, this coastal wetland is a great place to look for eagles. Check at the Reserve’s visitor center to see where the nest is this year, or walk along the 1.4 mile trail behind the visitor center. An observation deck near the unique freshwater estuary makes spotting eagles fairly easy. |