Lake Erie Metropark
Michigan · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Lake Erie Metropark is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 276 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Sharp-shinned Hawk, Killdeer, and Bald Eagle 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
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Northern Saw-whet Owl
Aegolius acadicus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum
Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
American Woodcock
Scolopax minor
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Killdeer
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Winter Wren
Carolina Wren
European Starling
American Robin
House Finch
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.