Chippewa Nature Center

Michigan · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Chippewa Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Ring-billed 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Lapland Longspur

Calcarius lapponicus

3/5/20263000–3498 S Badour Rd, Merrill US-MI 43.51353, -84.290864 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

3/4/2026Whiting Overlook Park1 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

3/4/2026Whiting Overlook Park2 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

3/4/2026Whiting Overlook Park2 observed

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

3/4/2026Whiting Overlook Park1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/4/2026Whiting Overlook Park1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

3/4/2026Whiting Overlook Park2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

1653/4/2026

Mourning Dove

33/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/4/2026

Bald Eagle

13/4/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/4/2026

Barred Owl

13/4/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

33/4/2026

Downy Woodpecker

73/4/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

23/4/2026

Northern Flicker

13/4/2026

American Crow

83/4/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

133/4/2026

Tufted Titmouse

23/4/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

73/4/2026

Brown Creeper

33/4/2026

European Starling

143/4/2026

Eastern Bluebird

33/4/2026

American Robin

43/4/2026

Cedar Waxwing

33/4/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Chippewa Nature Center for birding?
The best months to visit Chippewa Nature Center for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Chippewa Nature Center?
Notable species at Chippewa Nature Center include Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Chippewa Nature Center?
Birding at Chippewa Nature Center is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Chippewa Nature Center?
Chippewa Nature Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.