Magee Marsh
Ohio · Midwest
About This Location
Magee Marsh is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 269 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Great Egret
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Prothonotary Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Yellow Warbler
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Purple Martin
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.
Amenities
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