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Bird Road Sewage Ponds (Park outside gates, even if open. Do not block driveway)

Michigan · Midwest

EasyView on eBird
Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Bird Road Sewage Ponds (Park outside gates, even if open. Do not block driveway) is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Mallard among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada GooseMute SwanMallardSandhill CraneRed-bellied Woodpecker

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

3/5/20262686–2998 N Latson Rd, Howell US-MI (42.6416,-83.8755)1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

3/5/20266036 Lobdell Rd, Linden US-MI (42.7876,-83.7882)8 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

3/5/202614343 Hogan Rd, Linden US-MI (42.8160,-83.8055)1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/3/2026Rolston Rd. Sewage Ponds (call Linden Wastewater for access)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

163/4/2026

Mute Swan

23/4/2026

Mallard

233/4/2026

Sandhill Crane

13/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/4/2026

Blue Jay

33/4/2026

American Crow

23/4/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

33/4/2026

Tufted Titmouse

43/4/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

23/4/2026

European Starling

23/4/2026

Eastern Bluebird

33/4/2026

House Sparrow

23/4/2026

Killdeer

23/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/1/2026

Horned Lark

23/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

12/22/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Amenities

Parking
Restrooms
Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

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How to Identify Birds Like an Expert: The Four Keys to Field Identification

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The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching: Gear, Identification, and Etiquette

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bird Road Sewage Ponds (Park outside gates, even if open. Do not block driveway) for birding?▼
The best months to visit Bird Road Sewage Ponds (Park outside gates, even if open. Do not block driveway) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Bird Road Sewage Ponds (Park outside gates, even if open. Do not block driveway)?▼
Notable species at Bird Road Sewage Ponds (Park outside gates, even if open. Do not block driveway) include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Mallard, Sandhill Crane, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bird Road Sewage Ponds (Park outside gates, even if open. Do not block driveway)?▼
Birding at Bird Road Sewage Ponds (Park outside gates, even if open. Do not block driveway) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Bird Road Sewage Ponds (Park outside gates, even if open. Do not block driveway)?▼
Bird Road Sewage Ponds (Park outside gates, even if open. Do not block driveway) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.