Harley Ensign Memorial Boating Access Site

Michigan · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Harley Ensign Memorial Boating Access Site is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Tundra Swan 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

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

3/6/2026Algonac SP1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/5/2026Home- 24335 Greydale St, Clinton Township US-MI 42.57620, -82.866641 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

3/4/2026Lake St Clair, Neff Park, Grosse Pointe, Michigan4 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

3/3/2026Harsens Island1 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

3/3/2026Walter and Mary Burke Park1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

3/3/2026Brandenburg Park4 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

3/3/2026Wolcott Mill Metropark2 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

3/3/2026stakeout Common Ravens, St. Clair (2025)2 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

3/2/2026Harsens Island2 observed

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

3/2/2026Sombra-McKeough Outlet1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

253/3/2026

Mute Swan

23/3/2026

Tundra Swan

123/3/2026

American Wigeon

33/3/2026

Mallard

203/3/2026

American Black Duck

13/3/2026

Canvasback

30003/3/2026

Redhead

503/3/2026

Ring-necked Duck

43/3/2026

Lesser Scaup

153/3/2026

Bufflehead

103/3/2026

Common Goldeneye

253/3/2026

Common Merganser

503/3/2026

Ruddy Duck

43/3/2026

Ring-billed Gull

63/3/2026

Bald Eagle

13/3/2026

European Starling

13/3/2026

American Robin

13/3/2026

American Tree Sparrow

63/3/2026

Northern Shoveler

13/3/2026

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 Harley Ensign Memorial Boating Access Site for birding?
The best months to visit Harley Ensign Memorial Boating Access Site for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Harley Ensign Memorial Boating Access Site?
Notable species at Harley Ensign Memorial Boating Access Site include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Tundra Swan, American Wigeon, Mallard. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Harley Ensign Memorial Boating Access Site?
Birding at Harley Ensign Memorial Boating Access Site is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Harley Ensign Memorial Boating Access Site?
Harley Ensign Memorial Boating Access Site offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.