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
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
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
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
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.