Saint Johns Marsh
Michigan · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
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
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Redhead x Ring-necked Duck (hybrid)
Aythya americana x collaris
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Northern Harrier
Bald Eagle
Red-headed Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
American Crow
European Starling
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Brown-headed Cowbird
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.