Nichols Arboretum
Michigan · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Nichols Arboretum is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Eastern Screech-Owl, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Blue Jay 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
Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Fox Sparrow
Passerella iliaca
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eastern Screech-Owl
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
White-breasted Nuthatch
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Dark-eyed Junco
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Flicker
Hairy Woodpecker
Brown Creeper
American Goldfinch
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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This urban green space acts as a migrant trap — birds concentrate here during migration, especially after overnight flights.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- University of Michigan campus
- Huron River
- Matthaei Botanical Gardens