Ohio Guide
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| Crane Creek State Park | Ohio State Parks | Located on the scenic shore of Lake Erie, Crane Creek State Park offers a vast freshwater marsh and spacious sandy beach for enjoyment. This coastal environment is home to more than 300 species of birds. Herons, waterfowl, warblers, gulls and the magnificent bald eagle make this park one of the best birdwatching areas in the country. | |
| Oak Openings Preserve Metropark | Metroparks Guide | 2 miles west of Toledo. Prickly-pear cactus, wild lupine and sand cherry bloom atop dry, hot sand dunes just yards away from orchids growing in low, wet swales. Such contrasts are what make the Oak Openings Region the subject of endless fascination for naturalists. | |
| Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service | Has habitat reflective of the historic Great Black Swamp. A collection of marshes, wooded wetlands, scrub/shrub, meadows, and an estuary comprise the refuge today and preserves its' cultural history. It is a resting area for migratory birds and home to the bald eagle. The Refuge is also home to many mammals such as white-tailed deer, muskrats, and mink. Also has a fair share of insects, fish, amphibians, and reptiles that add to the richness of marsh life. | |
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