There are a couple of spots on the Magee Marsh boardwalk that are ideal for Waterthrush. They have just the right moist, but not flooded, edge of the marsh in deep trees nature to attract the birds. If you stand in one of those spots long enough, in May, it is very likely you will find a Waterthursh. Though there are likely lots of Northern Waterthrushes at Magee Marsh at any given time, the one to see this year was working the edge of the wet were the little spur boardwalk with the benches branches off. I am sure it was seen by thousands and photographed by hundreds.

It was, admittedly, easier to see than to photograph. The thick tangle of brush and branches, and the low light down in the muck there, made it hard to catch a good shot.

Canon SX40HS. Program with iContrast and –1/3EV exposure compensation. All at 840mm equivalent field of view.  1) and 2) f5.8 @ 1/100th @ ISO 800. 3) and 4) f5.8 @ 1/200th @ ISO 640. Processed in Lightroom for intensity, clarity, and sharpness.