Clark's Marsh Wildlife Area

Sunrise Coast Birding Trail Site near Oscoda

Clark’s Marsh is a collection of still woodland ponds and old-growth forest. Its flat grassy trails make it a perfect place for visitors to view rare native wild flowers and many species of wild birds, including the most productive Eagle's nest in the area.

Birding Site: Located near the Oscoda/Wurtsmith Airport off Perimeter Rd, this vast wetland has many unpaved woodland trails surrounding it. The serene setting offers an abundance of species, including Marsh Wrens, Virginia Rails, Green Herons, Swamp Sparrows, Blue–headed Vireos, and numerous warblers. To access this site, follow Perimeter Rd straight to the edge of the runway. Continue on the pavement and turn left onto the forest trail that parallels the chain link fence. Drive south ¼ mile to the parking area at the end of the trail.

Things to Do: Birding, Hiking, Wildlife Watching

Open: Year Round

GPS: 44.43905, -83.38838