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Oak Openings
Oak Openings Birding Drive

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About the Oak Openings Region
The Oak Openings Region of Northwest Ohio is a globally rare ecosystem declared by the Nature Conservancy as “One of America’s Last Great Places”. The region is much more than just Oak Openings Preserve Metropark. The Florida Everglades is on the same list as this region. Who would have thought a sandy stretch of land in Northwest Ohio would be included with such prestigious company as the Everglades? They are both included on the Nature Conservancy's list of America’s Last Great Places.

It is home to more endangered native plant species than any other place in Ohio. More than one-third of all Ohio’s rare plant species can be found here. Consequently, this part of Northwest Ohio has been a favorite place for botanists from all over the country (and world) to study the unique animal life and rare plants that grow here. A recent success story of the Oak Openings is the reintroduction of the Karner Blue Butterfly. It wasn't seen here since the late 1980s but is now back.

The Oak Openings Region is in the western portion of Lucas County, stretching into portions of Fulton and Henry counties at the south end. To the north is extends almost to the Ohio-Michigan line It is a band of sandy soil that is approximately 22 miles long and varies from 3 to 5 miles wide.

Oak Openings Preserve Metropark
Coordinates: 41.551807, -83.8502312 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

4139 Girdham Road Swanton, Ohio Oak Openings Preserve Metropark webpage Tips for birding Oak Openings Preserve Metropark From Lake Erie Birding Trail website From Ohio Ornithological society website From Oak Openings Metropark website

Kitty Todd Nature Preserve
Coordinates: 41.61888, -83.791991 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

10420 Old State Line Road Swanton, Ohio Kitty Todd Nature Preserve webpage Nature Conservancy Kitty Todd webpage Tips for birding Kitty Todd Nature Preserve From Lake Erie Birding Trail website

Irwin Prairie State Nature Preserve
Coordinates: 41.65777, -83.782 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

9987 West Bancroft Holland, Ohio 43528 Irwin Prairie State Nature Preserve webpage Tips for birding Irwin Prairie State Nature Preserve From Lake Erie Birding Trail website From Ohio Ornithological Society website

Lou Campbell State Nature Preserve
Coordinates: 41.5909734, -83.7650871 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

2742 Crissey Road Monclova, Ohio 43558 Lou Campbell State Nature Preserve webpage

Secor Metropark
Coordinates: 41.6697062, -83.7866306 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

10001 West Central Avenue Berkey, Ohio Secor Metropark webpage Tips for birding Secor Metropark From Lake Erie Birding Trail website

Wildwood Preserve Metropark
Coordinates: 41.6785534, -83.6675835 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

5100 West Central Avenue Toledo, Ohio Wildwood Preserve Metropark webpage

Maumee State Forest (Fulton Co.)
Coordinates: 41.5253809, -83.9115143 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

3390 County Road D Swanton, Ohio 43558 Maumee State Forest website Maumee State Forest brochure and map

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