Hoover+Reservoir+Franklin+County

Also, see Hoover Reservoir and Big Walnut Important Bird Area
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Franklin County
=Hoover Reservoir= Westerville, Ohio 43081 Hoover Reservoir map

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Hoover Reservoir (Franklin Co.)
Coordinates: 40.1125747, -82.8816517 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

Tips for birding Hoover Reservoir in Franklin County
During migration and winter, you should begin a visit to Hoover by checking the small inlet area and waters nearest the dam. Many species of waterfowl have been recorded in this area including rarities such as Eurasian Wigeon, all three scoters, Cackling Goose and Ross’ Goose. In the winter when the reservoir is frozen you should walk the roadway on top of the dam and check the spillway below. This area does not freeze up and numerous species will take advantage of this and provide surprises.

About Hoover Reservoir
Hoover Reservoir consists of 5,026 total acres. This is made up of 3,843 Water acres at normal water levels and 1,183 Land acres that include The Hoover Nature Preserve that is just over 925 acres. There are areas of open water, wetland swamp, wetland forest, riparian corridors, deciduous forest, pine stands, prairie remnants, and seasonal mudflats. The main roads around Hoover Reservoir are Sunbury Road, Big Walnut Road, Tussic Street, and South Old 3C Highway on the West; Sunbury Road on the North; Sunbury Road, Red Bank Road and Schott Road on the East; and Central College Road on the South. Smothers Road crosses the reservoir along the Franklin-Delaware County line.

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