Maple Bay Natural Area
Michigan · Midwest
About This Location
Maple Bay Natural Area is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Mallard 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
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca
American Wigeon x Mallard (hybrid)
Mareca americana x Anas platyrhynchos
Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Common Goldeneye
Red-tailed Hawk
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
American Tree Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
European Starling
Birding Tips
- 1
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.