Fallsville+Wildlife+Area


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Highland County
=Fallsville Wildlife Area= New Vienna, Ohio 45159 Fallsville Wildlife Area webpage Fallsville Wildlife Area map

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Fallsville Wildlife Area
Coordinates: 39.287944, -83.650246 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Fallsville Wildlife Area
Fallsville Wildlife Area is in southwest Ohio, seven miles north of Hillsboro on OH-73. The 1,382-acre wildlife area is almost 50 percent meadow and grain crops. About 20 percent of the area is a mixture of shrubs, small trees, grasses, and forbs and almost 30 percent is woodland. Six shallow ponds are located on the area.

The initial purchase of land for this area began in 1957. Because the area is in the productive agricultural section of Highland County, it has been managed primarily for species of wildlife associated with farmland. Wildlife management to improve habitat has included the development of crop rotations and field sizes to provide food and cover for upland wildlife. Wildlife habitat has been enhanced by planting trees and shrubs to establish field dividers, improving existing fence rows through selective cutting, and protecting and improving woodlands.

Good populations of bass and bluegill are present in ponds on the area. Cottontail rabbit, ring-necked pheasant, bobwhite quail, fox and gray squirrels, woodchuck, and white-tailed deer are the major game species. Waterfowl are most common during migration. Common furbearers are raccoon, opossum, muskrat, mink, weasel, skunk, and red and gray foxes.

A great variety of both nesting and migrant birds use the area. The spring migration of waterfowl and songbirds and the fall migration of hawks are of special interest. A variety of songbirds are in the area all year. Observing these birds provides recreation and enjoyment for many visitors.

A scenic waterfall and former old mill site are located on Clear Creek, which flows through the area.

Parking lots are situated throughout the area. A designated shotgun-only target area and a dog training area are maintained for year-round use. From Fallsville Wildlife Area webpage

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