Elberta Marsh
Michigan · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
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
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Bald Eagle
House Finch
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
American Crow
Trumpeter Swan
Mallard
European Starling
American Tree Sparrow
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.