My Mother’s Day weekend isn’t complete without a trip to Magee Marsh in Oregon, Ohio, on the shore of Lake Erie. What I love about Magree Marsh on Mother’s Day weekend is that it coincides with The Biggest Week, a week of birdwatching activities held throughout northwestern Ohio. In the spring, warblers return to the… Continue reading The Biggest Week: Birdwatching at Magee Marsh
On our drive home through the neighborhood last night, I spotted a bird perched on the edge of a rooftop. The size of a robin, I was surprised to see the white breast, and quickly shot a few pictures. The bird had the same markings of a robin, flew like a robin, and exhibited the… Continue reading What is that Mystery Bird?
For over 15 years we’ve traveled to Magee Marsh in early May to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day and watch warblers, thrushes, and other birds return north. The boardwalk at Magee Marsh is packed with birders (people who watch birds) with their binoculars and cameras hoping to add another bird to their life list. It’s… Continue reading Birdwatching at Magee Marsh