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Description
Magee Marsh is famous among birders. This wetland of 2000 acres situated on the southern shore of Lake Erie is a magnet for migrating birds in spring. Especially in May when large songbird concentrations are preparing to migrate across the great lake toward their breeding grounds in the north. Due to the large number of birds that stop at the marsh during migration, Magee Marsh is a popular site for birdwatching, particularly on its Boardwalk Trail and the Magee Marsh Bird Trail. The best time to visit Magee is in the middle of May.
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Magee Marsh is located 17 miles west of Port Clinton, along the southern shore of Lake Erie. From Port Clinton go west on State Route 2. Magee Marsh is about 5 miles past Davis Besse Nuclear Power Plant, between SR 19 and SR 590, on State Route 2. Plenty of parking at the Bird Center and at the Boardwalk. Press a P on the map for directions. Magee Marsh is open during daylight hours. The Bird Center is open all year Monday through Friday from 8 am until 5 pm. During March through November the Bird Center is also open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am until 5 pm.
There are a number of trails at Magee. The best ones worth concentrating on are those at and around the boardwalk. See the map. The peak for spring warbler migration through Magee is in May.