US-MI-Elberta+Marsh


 * =Birding in Michigan=

Benzie County
=Elberta Marsh= Frankfort Avenue / M-22 Elberta, MI 49628 [|Betsie River Campsite web site] [|Betsie River State Game Area map]

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Elberta Marsh
Coordinates: 44.6200435, -86.2203598 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Elberta Marsh
Elberta Marsh is a very good location to see waterfowl and shorebirds. The Benzie Audubon David Harrison Memorial Lookout and the adjacent Betsie Valley Trail provide great vantage points for observing the Betsie River delta and marsh area. The David Harrison Memorial Lookout is a bird watching platform adjacent to the Betsie River bridge. It’s a great vantage point for checking out waterfowl, cranes, and a variety of shorebirds that frequent the Betsie River delta and marsh area. In addition to migrating shorebirds and waterfowl, various wading birds and passerines are found here, including Sandhill Cranes, American Bitterns, Sedge Wrens, and Willow Flycatchers. Peregrine Falcons, Red Knots, and Whimbrels are several of the more recent rare sightings.

The David Harrison Memorial Lookout is located along the Betsie Valley Trail (south side) approximately ¼ mile south of Elberta. From [|Sleeping Bear Birding Trail: Elberta Marsh web site]
 * Directions:** Park at the Betsie Valley Trailhead off of M-22 just east of Elberta or by the big anchor across the road.

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