Crosswinds Marsh
Michigan · Midwest
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
Curlew Sandpiper
Calidris ferruginea
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Marbled Godwit
Limosa fedoa
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Wood Duck
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Alder Flycatcher
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
American Crow
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.