Magee marsh boarwalk map black swamp bird observatory. The magee marsh wildlife area extends a short distance west and far to the east of here. State route 2 oak harbor, ohio 43449 click here for a map directions from the east. Look for little blue herons, great egrets and great blue herons. Directions to magee marsh magee marsh is located on ohio route 2, which stretches from toledo in the west to port clinton in the east. Birding at magee marsh wildlife area ohio ornithological.
Visitors come for the orioles, thrushes, vireos, flycatchers, and raptors, but the warblers really attract the attention. Bsbo is the host the biggest week in american birding. Festival locations black swamp bird observatory brings. Low marshy areas attract rails in migration, as well as large numbers of sparrows of many species in migration. Free online resources black swamp bird observatory.
Birders rejoice as flocks of their affection arrive for biggest week. Hunters and other interested parties the latest federal duck stamp is now available through our bookstoregift shop. This tour touches down at one of the most highly regarded migration sensation locales in eastern north america. Located just 2 miles from magee marsh wildlife area, one of the top 10 ten birding destinations in the u. Magee marsh state wildlife area magee marsh is probably the most famous birding destination in ohio. Youll also want to learn to identify warblers by their song, since this can be very useful in the. The magee marsh wildlife area ottawa national wildlife refuge in ohio. Photo gallery all of the photos on this page were taken at magee marsh during spring migration. The magee marsh boardwalk is wheelchair accessible. The friends of magee marsh, odnr division of wildlife, ottawa national wildlife refuge and black swamp bird observatory team up to make your visit to our area very memorable. Field guide this is only a rudimentary field guide, and is provided as merely a starting point for beginners who dont yet have a good print guide.
Directions to magee marsh wildlife area friends of magee. The black swamp bird observatory office, visitor center and gift shop is located at the entrance of magee marsh wildlife area 551 w. Black swamp bird observatory located at the entrance of the magee marsh wildlife area 551 w. Detailed descriptions and maps of these areas and others along the lakeshore can be found online here. This area sometimes offers the best birding at magee. It has been named as one of the top ten bird watching sites in the country. Magee marsh wildlife area oak harbor, ohio wildlife. Warblers will sometimes forage on the ground right next to the boardwalk, literally inches from your feet, or on vines or the bark of an enormous tree. The entrance road leads north from ohio state route 2 about 18 miles east of toledo and 16 miles west of port clinton, or 1. We all find our path to birding in different waysours was through deer. Arcola creek park the main feature of this 153acre park is the small estuary of arcola creek, formed where the stream joins lake erie. At the bottom of this page youll find links to additional photo galleries from magee photographers. Bird walks black swamp bird observatory brings you. Excellent print guides are available at various prices from kaufman, peterson, audubon, and others.
Magee marsh wildlife area friends of magee marsh birding. On saturday, the ohio department of natural resources division of wildlife hosted a free informational workshop on birding photography at the magee marsh wildlife area in carroll township. Tips for reporting bird sightings at magee marsh wildlife. Birding at magee marsh wildlife area ohio ornithological society. Magee marsh is one of those locations in ohio where a county line runs right through the middle of the area.
Take i90 west to sr2 west and turn right at the magee marsh wildlife area sign and immediately left into our parking lot. Birding at magee marsh can be done yearround, but the second and third week of may typically provide the most diverse numbers of songbird species for bird watchers. Magee marsh is ohios mecca for migratory birds wksu. Both of these areas have hosted kirtlands warblers and dazzling concentrations of migrants. Black swamp bird observatory bsbo is located at the entrance to magee marsh wildlife area, oak harbor, oh. For further information, write the magee marsh wildlife area. Magee marsh wildlife area is the best place in ohio to witness the spring migration of neotropical birds. The marsh complex has historically been inhabited by large numbers of waterfowl, waterbirds, shorebirds, and songbirds. Magee marsh is known throughout ohio and far beyond as an excellent birding spot. Birding locations black swamp bird observatory brings. Imbd is a huge event here at the magee marsh wildlife area.
Groups will split up and visit either the crane creek estuary trail or the wildlife beach at the east end of the area. Bsbo teams research with education to promote bird conservation. Arcola creek park ohio department of natural resources. Atlanta is a city that has a lot going on, but you have your sights set on brookhaven. Click on any thumbnail to zoom to the highresolution image, or click here to view all photos as a slideshow. Historically, 37 species of warblers and over 300 species of birds have been seen at magee marsh wildlife area, making it recognized worldwide as a top birding destination for songbird migration. Magee marsh wildlife area attracts birders from all over the world. Four trails are open for birding, with the magee marsh bird trail or boardwalk the most popular. The magee marsh wildlife area is closed to the public, but the more than 10 miles of hiking trails at the ottawa national wildlife refuge are open. Magee marsh wa overview map biggest week in american birding. Magee marsh is located at 229 west state route 2, oak harbor, ohio 17 miles west of port clinton and 25 miles east of toledo.
On our 1acre yard, we had extensive perennial gardens and were featured on atlanta area garden tours. The closure took effect at sundown on march 23 and includes the boardwalk, parking. The boardwalk that provides spectacular views of warblers during migration is located on the magee marsh wildlife area. Clair a wetland along western lake eries shore is home to one of the worlds best spots for bird watching. The gallery features highresolution closeup photos of magee birds taken by our members. State route 2 oak harbor, oh 43449 4198984070 hours during biggest week. The links in the green bar below will take you to individual pages on this web site, where you can get information on all aspects of birding and bird photography at magee marsh. Thousands of birders from all over the countryand even overseasflock here in may to. Magee marsh wildlife area ohio division of wildlife ohio dnr. The magee marsh wildlife area, purchased by the ohio division of wildlife in august 1951, lies in some of ohios finest remaining wetlands.
Participants who submit a completed and accurate data sheet will earn a place on the. To the west is a creek and to the east is a mix of trees and open bushy areas. Restricted hours do apply during the controlled waterfowl hunts that are carried out on magee marsh from early october through early december. Ohio young birders will celebrate international migratory bird day by birding along the southwest lake erie shore at magee marsh wildlife area, ottawa. My friend form work got chosen to go on the magee marsh waterfowl hunt at oak harbor on saturday and we have some questions. Observatory bsbo is located at the entrance to magee marsh wildlife area, oak harbor, oh. Maps and trails click on the following links for maps to magee, and for maps of birding trails at magee. Portable toilets are at the black swamp bird observatory office all year and seasonally at the parking lot for the magee marsh boardwalk. Magee marsh state wildlife area ohio department of. Magee marsh waterfowl hunt ohio sportsman your ohio. We know the basics with some research but just want to know a little more so were prepared. We are located at the entrance of the magee marsh wildlife area.
The most popular destination is the boardwalk bird trail, located at the end of the wildlife area road. Our mission is the preservation of the magee marsh wildlife area and sportsmens migratory bird center. Pete thayer is offering the thayer birding software to anyone for free. This part of town is perfect for what you want to be doing, and that is everything that is not on everyones radar. We are located at the entrance of the magee marsh wildlife area 551 w. Both of us have never went for waterfowl before we mainly deer hunt and occasionally squirrel and pheasant hunt. Continuing west toward toledo, both metzger marsh wildlife area and maumee bay state park offer birding opportunities, including the chance to pad trip lists with water birds and raptors. How birdwatching looks with todays technology cnet.
Magee marsh, situated on the southern shore of lake erie, is a prime stopover for north american warblers during spring migration. Oak harbor, ohio flocks of birders migrated friday to magee marsh wildlife area, capturing crisp wildlife photos and feeding local. April and may are the busiest months of the year at magee marsh. On the above map, the purple place marker shows the address on route 2, the wildlife area entrance, to the west, is marked as park rd 1 on this. Every spring thousands of birders, photographers, and nature lovers flock to magee marsh wildlife area to witness the spectacle of large songbird concentrations preparing to. Center, the center for the division of wildlifes wetland research programs. The first to call about birders not showing restraint and gathering in large numbers at magee marsh was the black swamp bird observatory, a birding group based at the wildlife area.
My listing program reports first and last dates that each species was seen in migration. There are also pulloff areas for viewing along the road. If you fly in to detroit, you can take route 75 to a hotel. There are many hotspots set up in ebird to receive your bird checklists when you visit. The accessible boardwalk bird trail and entire wildlife area are also open yearround from dawn to dusk. There are a number of hotspots set up in ebird to receive your bird checklists when you visit. Workshop offers photography tips in time for birding season. Tips for reporting bird sightings at magee marsh wildlife area to ebird magee marsh wildlife area attracts birders from all over the world. Use this hotspot for checklists of birds seen at various locations in the lucas county section of magee marsh. Its all right to admit that well be after them like crazy.
In 2000, wild bird magazine ranked magee in the top 10 of north american birding locales, and with good reason. Annually, 70,000 to 80,000 people visit magee marsh in the sixweek period from midapril through may during the songbird migration. So many birds travel through this area to their spring and summer homes. Magee marsh is 2000 acres of wetlands situated on lake erie. From 1995 to 2009 i made 123 spring migration birding trips to magee marsh wildlife area crane creek state park near toledo. Birding locations black swamp bird observatory brings you. Birding the warbler capital saturday, may 10th olander park. Thousands of birders descend upon a halfmile boardwalk to see warblers each may in northern ohios magee marsh wildlife area.
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