Metzger Marsh Wildlife Area
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Metzger Marsh Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 294 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Trumpeter Swan among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Lesser Yellowlegs
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Common Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
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.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Ottawa NWR
- Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
- Crane Creek State Park
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