Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
Ohio · Midwest
Easy
May
Free
Dawn to dusk daily
About This Location
Magee Marsh is the undisputed warbler capital of North America, where the famous boardwalk trail brings birders face-to-face with dozens of warbler species during spring migration. Located on Lake Erie's southern shore, it is the epicenter of The Biggest Week in American Birding festival.
Location
Loading map...
Notable Species
Live Bird Data
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Black-necked Stilt
Killdeer
Short-billed Dowitcher
Spotted Sandpiper
Lesser Yellowlegs
Least Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Caspian Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Barn Swallow
Marsh Wren
European Starling
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit during the Biggest Week in American Birding in early May
- 2
The boardwalk is best at dawn before crowds arrive
- 3
Visit during spring migration (April-May) for the greatest species diversity
- 4
Arrive at dawn for peak bird activity, especially during migration seasons
- 5
Bring waterproof boots and scan the marsh edges for rails, herons, and bitterns
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
- Black Swamp Bird Observatory
More in Ohio
Alum Creek State Park - Alum Reservoir
Lake birding hotspot in Ohio with 211 recorded species.
Alum Creek State Park - Beach and Alum Reservoir South
Coastal birding hotspot in Ohio with 259 recorded species.
Andreoff Wildlife Area - Jackson Township Road 50
Wetland birding hotspot in Ohio with 200 recorded species.
Ohio Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in Ohio →