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Photographs of the Oxbow

Birds, backwaters, and the people who show up for both, photographed by the naturalists, volunteers and visitors who spend their time in this floodplain.

The Great Miami bend from above
The Great Miami bend from above Landscape · Foto by Guitto
Prothonotary Warbler
Prothonotary Warbler Wildlife · Andrea Mynhier
Birders gathering for the walk
Birders gathering for the walk Birding · Ash Conway
Spring River Sweep volunteers
Spring River Sweep volunteers Volunteers
The Birding Man bonfire under the moon
The Birding Man bonfire under the moon Events · Jerry Schulte
Red-shouldered Hawk in flight
Red-shouldered Hawk in flight Wildlife · Gayle Pille
Osprey Lake from above
Osprey Lake from above Landscape · Foto by Guitto
Goshawk at the bird of prey show
Goshawk at the bird of prey show Events · Jerry Schulte
NCCC team at the Oxbow
NCCC team at the Oxbow Volunteers
Osprey Lake Overlook
Osprey Lake Overlook Hiking
QBC and NKY birders at the Oxbow
QBC and NKY birders at the Oxbow Birding · Ash Conway
Staff at the “Preserving the Oxbow Wetlands” tent
Staff at the “Preserving the Oxbow Wetlands” tent Staff

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I guess the duck isn’t the only one who stops here.

3 active alerts

Oxbow Road: possible closure

September 24

Oxbow Road may be closed completely or partially depending on weather and road conditions. You can still hike or walk the road, but please park in the parking lot and do not block the gates.

Bird migration in progress

September 23

Oxbow is home to hundreds of migrating birds. Please help us keep it this way by not disturbing active nesting and migration activities.

South entrance muddy

September 22

Due to recent rains the southern entrance is extremely muddy and could prove difficult for vehicle and foot traffic.