Lake Logan- Logan, Ohio Bird Watching Tour

Bird species of interest at Lake Logan are:

Known especially for its waterfowl species like the Little Green Heron and the Great Blue Heron, Common Loon, Wood Ducks. Interesting migrants would include: Greater Scaup, Bufflehead or Red-Breasted Merganser. Great place for viewing Bald Eagles year around and nesting Mute Swans.

Birding Areas

Wahkeena Nature Preserve-A 150 acre nature preserve also features interesting flora.

Clear Creek - the park is extremely rugged with ravines, rock outcroppings and cliffs.

Hocking Hills - Waterfalls, rugged cliffs and interesting rock formations.

Waterloo -craggy and heavily forested area with ridgetops and ravines.

Lake Hope - forested region with gorges and narrow ridges. Remnants of abandoned mining and iron producing industries.

Lake Snowden - mix of lake, woodland and open land.

Adena HockHocking - remnants of the canal basin and railway.

Wayne Natl. Forest - mix of meadows, forests and streams.

Lake Logan - lake and open meadows.

Rockbridge - wetlands, woodland and pasture.

Below are some common species found in the Lake Logan Region:

Bald Eagle

Mute Swan

STOP 19- Lake Logan

About the Area:

Lake Logan State Park-The park is located just outside Logan, Ohio. Originally known as Hocking Lake, it was renamed Lake Logan to reflect the Native American heritage of the area and to avoid confusion with nearby Hocking Hills State Park.

Picnic areas abound within Lake Logan. Most areas have drinking water, grills and restrooms available. The picnic areas on the northwest and south shores of the lake have boat tie-ups for fishermen. Fires are permitted in grills only.

Across Lake Logan Road from the beach, the one-mile Pine Vista Hiking Trail circles a hilltop. A section of the Buckeye Trail runs through the northwest end of the park toward Hocking Hills State Forest.

One of the best spots at Lake Logan would be at the north end of the lake where siltation dikes have formed a shallow area for the numerous fishing birds.

Directions:

Exit St. Rt. 33 at Rt. 664 go south ¼ mile, turn right on Lake Logan Rd and you will find yourself at one of the most exciting waterfowl spots in Southeastern Ohio.

Hocking Hills State Park

19852 State Route 664 South

Logan, Ohio 43138

(740) 385-8003

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