Is Ohio's Oak Openings A Hidden Birding Paradise?

Oak Openings Preserve Metropark encompasses close to 5,000 acres of the richest biodiversity found in northwest Ohio, including state-listed rare plants and animals as well as unique grassland and forest bird species. During the Biggest Week in American Birding, which is mostly known for its warbler diversity, we got to explore this lesser-known, but awesome area with one of the tour groups.

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Derek's lighter tripod
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Thanks to Terry Sohl for allowing us to use his range maps
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Blue Grosbeak in cover image by Aaron Hamilton (Public Domain, edited)
Chat in cover image by Alan Schmierer (Public Domain, edited)
Blue-winged Warbler in cover image by Kyle Brooks (Public Domain, edited)

All other photos and videos by Derek and Ryan Sallmann

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