OAK HARBOR, Ohio — The Magee Marsh Wildlife Area is set to reopen April 15 after an August 2021 storm damaged the area, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources said.
The storm knocked down a number of trees in the parking area and damaged the boardwalk. ODNR said crews removed trees and made repairs to the boardwalk. ODNR said the boardwalk is opening in time for spring birding season.
A small portion of the boardwalk will remain closed due to a new bald eagle nest.
Updates to the boardwalk include two observation decks at the west end, and increased accessibility for those using a wheelchair or scooter.
“Magee Marsh is world-renowned as one of the best places to view spring migrating songbirds and offers many wonderful trails that are highly productive birding locations,” ODNR said.
The state said the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area is among several prime birding locations along the southwest shore of Lake Erie.
