If you're itching to shrug off the indoor blues and delight in nature's pageantry, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources informs us that now's the perfect time. Flocks of birds are bustling through the migration channels around Lake Erie, and the lineup is pretty impressive. For those who find solace in the serene watchfulness required to notch another rare sighting, Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve is currently where the party's at.
Bring your binoculars, because with winged visitors like scarlet tanagers, warblers, grosbeaks, and flycatchers, you’re in for quite the show. Spotted at Sheldon Marsh, according to a recent social media post by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, a prothonotary warbler, a downy woodpecker, and a great egret were among the feathered celebrities. While spring migration is a yearly ritual, having these colorful avians within zoom lens distance is the cherry on top of a leisurely day out.
Sheldon Marsh is a goldmine for those committed to the twitching game, or even casual observers yearning to breathe deeply of that crisp, almost-sunset air. Wildlife photographer Josh Zielinski captured some of this season's visitors, evidencing that the preserve is buzzing and stunningly photogenic. Never undervalue a good nature snapshot, it's worth it in social media gold. You can get a sneak peek of the action, the post by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources is laden with the spoils of Zielinski's lens work.
