There is a Bluebird Walk along the drive with several nest boxes. Northern Harriers have been spotted there several times. After turning around at the dam, keep an eye on the field on the right. As you continue toward the dam, the trees and brush are good spots to look for migrant warblers in spring and fall, and sparrows, etc in the winter. In winter, this is a good spot for Common Loons. Continuing along the drive be sure to scan the area between the drive and the marina. The next parking lot usually has ducks between the jetties along the shore. In the past there have been a few Surf and White-winged Scoters in the area around the islands. This is a favorite spot for duck and goose hunters, so be careful to separate the decoys from the real thing. Scan the lake carefully with a scope: is possible to find rafts of diving ducks, Common Loons, Pied-billed and Horned Grebes. The large parking lot almost always has large numbers of Canada Geese and American Coots. This road follows the lake shore all the way to the dam. follow it to East Shore Drive and turn right. Continue along this road, and turn right onto McCoppin’s Mill Rd. There is a large house on the west side at the corner and a truck stop on the east.īehind the truck stop is a small pond that often has ducks in the winter. About half-way between Hillsboro and Bainbridge, turn south on Rt. To get to Rocky Fork Lake from either east or west, follow US Rt. There are primitive restrooms all around the lake, but most will be locked during winter. In about fifteen years of birding in the area we have listed about 135 species, but more should be present. The best times to bird are during the week when the traffic is at its lowest. The lake is not lowered in winter so there is always plenty of water that seldom freezes over completely. On the other hand, winter and early spring can be very productive. Since there is a lot of boating, water-skiing, and other activities, it is not a good place to bird during summer and early autumn. This is a large (about 3000 acre) lake with well developed beaches and marinas, and campground. The wetlands in the park are home to the green frog, bullfrog, opossum and muskrat.Rocky Fork Lake is located between Hillsboro and Bainbridge, OH. Rocky Fork provides habitat for numerous waterfowl, songbirds, raccoons, skunk, red fox and white-tailed deer. Other wildflowers include wild geranium, jewelweed, yarrow and Queen Anne's lace. The small white flowers can be seen from the moist cliff face in mid-summer.
Sullivantia, extremely rare in Ohio, blooms in the gorge. Dolomite limestone is particularly vulnerable to this type of weathering. Caves in the region formed as rainwater, trickling through the limestone, dissolved the bedrock. Blocked by glacial ice more than 12,000 years ago, the stream reversed direction and rapidly cut the 75-foot gorge seen today. Present-day Rocky Fork Creek flows through an ancient valley. This stream, winding over dolomite limestone, has eroded spectacular gorges and caves which can be enjoyed today. Rocky Fork State Park nestled in 1,384 acres in Highland County derives its name from the stream flowing through the park. A scenic gorge, dolomite caves and natural wetlands add to the popularity of this recreation area. Rocky Fork State Park is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts! Unlimited horsepower boating allows for excellent skiing on the 2,080-acre lake which also provides catches of bass, muskellunge and walleye for skilled fishermen.
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