Island Lake State Recreation Area
Michigan · Midwest
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Island Lake State Recreation Area is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and lake habitat attracts Red-bellied Woodpecker, American Crow, and White-breasted Nuthatch among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Fox Sparrow
Passerella iliaca
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Sandhill Crane
Ring-billed Gull
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Horned Lark
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
American Goldfinch
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.