Birding Northwest Ohio (Warbler Capital of the World)

Banner on a bridge reads 'Magee Marsh Visitor Center', with images of birds, water, and trees in the background.
Entrance sign for Magee Marsh Bird Trail with colorful bird illustrations, stating 'Welcome,' located in a natural wooded area with trees and a small wooden bridge.

My birding trip to Magee Marsh was 8-12 May, which coincided with the Biggest Week in American Birding (festival). The festival was hosted by the Black Swamp Bird Observatory, an independent nonprofit organization supported by its members - they did a wonderful job.

Four American birds illustrated above the text 'The Biggest Week in American Birding' and a small blue bird icon. The text below reads 'Brought to you by Black Swamp Bird Observatory'.

I did most of my birding at the Magee Marsh Boardwalk, but I also visited Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Howard Marsh and Pearson Metropark.

A little about the Magee Marsh Boardwalk - This boardwalk is one of the most famous birding sites in North America, especially during spring migration. It is located at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area and is administrated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division. The roughly 1 mile boardwalk was built by the Wildlife Division in 1989. Improvements and renovations which began in 2014 were provided by Friends of Magee Marsh, a nonprofit support group.

To view the trip day by day - select the button below or select from the photos below.