Portage Marsh State Wildlife Area - Spring Birding Tour

Join us for a spring birding tour at Portage Marsh State Wildlife Area. Experts from the DNR and Common Coast Research and Conservation will lead a hike along a historic dike system and a Lake Michigan beach to look for raptors, shorebirds, songbirds, wading birds and waterfowl.

This is a free event, and entry to Portage Marsh State Wildlife Area is also free. This area is funded by hunting licenses and managed for wildlife habitat.

Know before you go:

• Meet at the dead end of Portage Point 11.4 Lane in Escanaba.
• Port-a-johns and trash receptacles will be available onsite.
• Dress for the weather – rain or shine – and wear boots or sturdy shoes.
• A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. Bring binoculars or spotting scopes if you have them.
• Participants should be prepared to navigate muddy, uneven ground and gravel-covered dikes. Please be aware that the trails are not considered accessible under Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines.
• For help identifying birds, download one or more free smartphone apps: Merlin Bird ID, eBird, iNaturalist or Audubon Bird Guide.