Bay City State Park
Michigan · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Bay City State Park is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Herring Gull among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
American Herring Gull
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Dark-eyed Junco
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Blue Jay
American Crow
Birding Tips
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Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.