Lake Hudson State Recreation Area
Michigan · Midwest
About This Location
Lake Hudson State Recreation Area is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Sandhill Crane, and American Crow 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
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Townsend's Solitaire
Myadestes townsendi
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Blue Jay
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
American Tree Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Sandhill Crane
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Birding Tips
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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.