Elberta Marsh
Michigan · Midwest
About This Location
Elberta Marsh is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane, and Bald Eagle 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
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Mourning Dove
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Bank Swallow
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
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.