As I drove near the entrance of the Magee Marsh parking lot, vehicles ahead of me slowed down and eventually stopped.
Not unusual at this wonderful wildlife area on the southwestern shore of Lake Erie, north of Oak Harbor, Ohio.
Magee Marsh is well known for its wildlife.
Especially for the flights of waterfowl and migrating songbirds seen each spring.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Bald Eagle Duo
For any birder who arrived at the Magee Marsh boardwalk in northwest Ohio this month, a can’t miss May event for birders across the country to view the annual warbler arrival during spring migration, they might have been unexpectedly surprised by the signs and locked gate at the entrance and exit.
Due to the COVID pandemic, the boardwalk was restricted to people who pre-registered (no cost) to gain entrance. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Magee Marsh Boardwalk
It took almost the entire afternoon. But with the help of 20 other pairs of birding eyes, and some fresh peach pie from Blackberry Tavern to boost my energy, I found the elusive, mega rare Limpkin.
Why is it mega rare?
Because the Limpkin’s habitat is Florida and the river swamps of Georgia.
Almost one thousand miles south of Lake Erie.
Which is why birders in Michigan and Ohio were flocking to the western shore of Lake Erie this weekend. Continue reading Photo of the Week: The Mega Rare, What is it Doing in Ohio? Limpkin