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Bird Watching & Wildlife

Tuscarawas County Section

Explore A Section

Click on each site below to learn more about the flyways, byways, stopovers and residences of our two-winged and four-footed friends in the Tuscarawas County Section of the Canalway. Your journey can wander along the Towpath Trail, through Zoar Woods and through the beautiful sights and sounds of the 82-acre Zoar Wetland Arboretum. Any day out in the Canalway offers a wealth of viewing opportunities – including those to be found along the Towpath Trail.

Key Viewing Sites

Before You Go

ABA Code of Birding Ethics - Join us in observing these guidelines.
Visiting a Preserve - What you need to know.
Navigating a Shared Use Trail - For a safe and enjoyable journey.
Canalway Fast Facts - Tuscarawas County Section.

Plan Your Visit

Map Your Trip - We’ve packed the maps with key points-of-interest.
What’s in the Area -Attractions, Shops, Restaurants, Wineries, Hotels.
Canalway Samplers - Fun ways to visit – suggested by local experts.
Did You Know - Brings our canal-era history to life.
Share your Visit - Tweet, Like us, post pics – we love to hear from you!

Fun to Know

Spring for birding in the Canalway peaks in April-May. The Fall season runs September-November. The season runs true throughout the Canalway.
The presence of birds directly correlates to the successful reclamation of a habitat.
The marsh at Zoar Arboretum plays host to a number of diving ducks during Spring Migration.

Important Bird Areas

The region boasts a number of Important Bird Area (IBAs) — and some of Ohio’s best bird-watching opportunities.

Visitor Photos

See the wildlife throughout the trail.

Follow the Canalway

Canalway Samplers See All »

A Countryside Market Saturday - Taking it Old School!

Dates: Winter & Spring Saturdays - 9 a.m. - Noon Nov. 17th, Dec. 8 & 22, Jan 26, Feb 9 & 23, March 9 & 23, April 6 & 27 Enjoy fresh food in winter and support local farmers, Grab lunch while you’re there, and then Head over to the Towpath Trail for a brisk winter’s walk. On snow-covered days, bring your cross-country skis for a great Towpath experience! Looking for fresh food and warm times during a long Canalway Winter? Head on over to the Countryside Winter Farmers Mark... More »

Did You Know? See All »

A Towpath was a Towing Path Bicyclists and walkers on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail today follow the same path that in the 1800s was used by mules and mule-drivers to pull canal boats—with some exceptions. Canal Fever , KSU Press, 2009 More »