Indian Springs Metropark
Michigan · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Indian Springs Metropark is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Mallard, Canada Goose, and Mourning Dove 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
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Fox Sparrow
Passerella iliaca
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)
Anas platyrhynchos x acuta
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Barred Owl
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.