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
Mute x Whooper Swan (hybrid)
Cygnus olor x cygnus
Pileated Woodpecker
Dryocopus pileatus
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Greater White-fronted Goose (Western)
Anser albifrons
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
American Wigeon
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Common Merganser
American Coot
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Downy Woodpecker
Carolina Wren
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
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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