Black Lake Park
Michigan · Midwest
About This Location
Black Lake Park is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This lake and 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
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Greater Scaup
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Common Raven
European Starling
Northern Cardinal
Eastern Bluebird
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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