Saint Johns Marsh
Michigan · Midwest
About This Location
Saint Johns Marsh is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Sandhill Crane, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Short-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus griseus
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
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.