Wildlife of Huntington: Urban Birds and Squirrels on the Ohio River

Huntington sits on the south bank of the Ohio River in western West Virginia. The author's sightings come from the city itself, around the Marshall University area, where lawns, street trees and small green patches support common backyard wildlife: American Robin, Song Sparrow, European Starling and Eastern Gray Squirrel. All four sightings were made on a single day in June. The robin and the gray squirrel turned up in the early morning around 7 am, while the Song Sparrow and starlings were seen around midday. This is a small, recent record, so treat it as a starting point for easy urban wildlife watching rather than a full picture of the area. This is a virtual guide written by someone who has been there, not a tour. You get the author's notes on each species and can message the author with questions about the area. Wildlife is wild, and sightings are never guaranteed.