Harbor Island
Michigan · Midwest
About This Location
Harbor Island is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This coastal 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
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Lesser Scaup
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Bald Eagle
Downy Woodpecker
American Crow
European Starling
Red-winged Blackbird
Greater Scaup
Common Goldeneye
Northern Shoveler
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.