Crosswinds Marsh
Michigan · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Crosswinds Marsh is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Sandhill Crane, and Ring-billed Gull among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
Bonaparte's Gull
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Sandhill Crane
Ring-billed Gull
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
White-throated Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.