Birds of the Lower Ohio River Valley in West Virginia

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Green Bottom Wildlife Management Area (Green Bottom WMA)

Directions:  From Huntington, WV, take State Route 2 North about 16 miles.

Description:  Previously referred to as Glenwood Swamp in the literature.  This approximately 1,100 acre site has become the premier wetland area in West Virginia for its variety of birds.  The site, managed by the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, is comprised mostly of agricultural habitat.  However, the wetland habitat and its close proximity to the Ohio River, bordering on the north, makes this an increasingly important area for species associated with wetland habitats.  Pied-billed Grebe, Least Bittern, Virginia Rail, Sora, Common Moorhen, Tree Swallow, Willow Flycatcher, and Prothonotary Warbler nest during summer.  Migratory periods are excellent for a variety of species, such as, ducks, herons and their allies, shorebirds, vireos, warblers and sparrows.  Various swans, geese, and ducks are present during winter.