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Bird Watching
and Wildlife Viewing
Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO)
13551 West State Route 2
Oak, Harbor, Ohio 43449
419-898-4070
www.bsbobird.org
The Observatory features a handicap assessable walking trail,
wonderful gift shop, and a window on wildlife where bird feeders and
a lovely waterfall attract birds year-round. BSBO offers wonderful
maps of local birding areas and up to date information on where and
when to look for birds. The Observatory is open year-round Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and additional hours
seasonally. We are located just 30 minutes west of Port Clinton on
State Route 2.
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
14000 State Route 2
Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449
419-898-0014
www.fws.gov/midwest/ottawa
Ohio’s only National Wildlife Refuge, Ottawa NWR features an amazing
visitor’s center, hiking trails, boardwalks, and a monthly auto tour
that allows visitors to drive a route through an area of the marsh
normally off limits.
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
West State Route 2
Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449
419-898-0960
A visitor’s center, walking trails, and a wonderful boardwalk
through a beautiful marsh are features of this area. This is a
wonderful place to observe wildlife such as White-tail Deer, Mink,
Muskrats, Swans, and Bald Eagles.
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