Photo of the Week: Green Heron at Magee Marsh Boardwalk

Green heron

At the end of an amazing day of birding at Magee Marsh, I had the pleasure of seeing the short, stocky Green Heron poised on a log in the water, searching for food. He crouched close to the log and moved slowly as he peered into the water. I wasn’t surprised when he quickly darted… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Green Heron at Magee Marsh Boardwalk

The Biggest Week: Birdwatching at Magee Marsh

Scarlet Tanager

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