Blackburnian Warbler

The park's arboretum, together with its proximity to the Scioto River, has resulted in Green Lawn becoming an important stop-off point to an exceptionally diverse number of bird species. In fact, Green Lawn is nationally recognized as a birding location and was recently selected for inclusion in a new National Geographic guide called National Geographic Guide to Bird Watching Sites. Another book that extols the birding virtues of Green Lawn is Birds of Ohio by James S. McCormac. Green Lawn has also been designated as an 'Important Bird Area' by Audubon Ohio.

Over 200 species have been identified in Green Lawn and hundreds of bird watchers visit the park each year to view, photograph and record their bird sightings. The Columbus Audubon Society has regular tours of Green Lawn, especially in the spring and autumn months of the year.

If you are interested in checking out the birds of Green Lawn, take a look at our 'Birds of Green Lawn' slideshow. You can also stop by the office and ask for directions to the pond and/or bridge areas.