Watkins Lake
Michigan · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Watkins Lake is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Tundra 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
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Cackling Goose (Richardson's)
Branta hutchinsii
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Gadwall x Mallard (hybrid)
Mareca strepera x Anas platyrhynchos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Tundra Swan
Killdeer
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
Golden-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Robin
House Finch
Red-winged Blackbird
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
American Crow
Song Sparrow
Bald Eagle
Downy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
Carolina Wren
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.