Sleepy Hollow State Park (Lake Ovid)
Michigan · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Sleepy Hollow State Park (Lake Ovid) is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Trumpeter Swan 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
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
House Finch
Dark-eyed Junco
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
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.