birding

Wolf Creek Wildlife Area
In Morgan County, the best birding spot is Wolf Creek Wildlife Area. It has many small lakes that attracts waterfowl, grassland, and second-growth woodland species, all within walking distance. This is a great place to look for Woodcocks in the early spring.
Buckeye Trail
​With over 60 eBird hotspots and Audubon “Important Bird Areas”, the Buckeye Trail is not only Ohio’s largest hiking trail but the longest birding trail.
Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area
​Appalachian Hills is becoming increasingly popular as a bird watching destination. Many bird species, some rare, are found throughout the unique grassland/brushland landscape. 570 ring-necked pheasants have been released to date.
Burr Oak State Park
You will find an Interactive Nature Display at the lodge, a Nature Center nearby, and miles of trails. Nature programs including birdwatching are offered.
For more info, call Naturalist Julie Gee, 740-818-4530

Birding Equipment

Maxwell's Hunting & Fishing
Maxwell's Hunting and Fishing in down town McConnelsville is the place for all your Hunting and Fishing Supplies while visiting Morgan County the Front Porch to the Great Outdoors. With thousands of acres of public hunting a fishing at Burr Oak State Park, Jesse Owens State Park and Wildlife Area, AEP ReCreation Lands, Wolf Creek Wildlife Area and Wayne National Forest this shop is just the place to pick up supplies. Why drive all the way to Cabela's when Maxwell's have whatever you need for hunting season? Guns, Ammo, Tree Stands, Clothing, Trail Cams, you name it. Spend the time out in the woods instead of behind the wheel. They also have all your fishing needs.
Morgan Hardware
Hardware, plumbing, electrical, paint, lawn and garden supplies, and more.

Online Resources

Great Backyard Bird Count 2023
​eBird by The Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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