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Birding Near Traverse City, MI

13 birding locations within 50 miles

Michigan · United States

13

Locations

42+

Species

6

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Traverse City

Lake birding habitat

Michigan

1.9 mi away

Moderate

Boardman Lake - Logans Landing

Lake birding hotspot in Michigan with 231 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Michigan

10.3 mi away

Moderate

Maple Bay Natural Area

Coastal birding hotspot in Michigan with 203 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Michigan

17.3 mi away

Easy

Old Mission Point Park/Lighthouse Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Michigan with 207 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Michigan

22.0 mi away

Easy

Little Glen Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Michigan with 221 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Michigan

22.2 mi away

Moderate

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - Otter Creek/Esch Road beach area

Coastal birding hotspot in Michigan with 226 recorded species.

CoastalRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

22.9 mi away

Moderate

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - Sleeping Bear Point

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 247 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

26.3 mi away

Moderate

Platte Point

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 233 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Michigan

31.1 mi away

Moderate

Elberta Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Michigan with 218 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

31.1 mi away

Easy

Leelanau State Park - North

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 203 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Michigan

35.4 mi away

Moderate

Arcadia Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Michigan with 265 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Michigan

39.5 mi away

Easy

Fisherman's Island State Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Michigan with 225 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

46.5 mi away

Moderate

Camp Au Sable (Camp Residents or Staff Only)

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 203 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Michigan

48.9 mi away

Moderate

Houghton Lake Flats Flooding

Lake birding hotspot in Michigan with 204 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall

Top Species Near Traverse City

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMute SwanRedheadBuffleheadCommon MerganserTrumpeter SwanMallardAmerican Black DuckCooper's HawkPileated WoodpeckerAmerican CrowBlack-capped ChickadeeTufted TitmouseWild TurkeyBlue JayCommon RavenGreater ScaupWhite-winged ScoterLong-tailed DuckAmerican Herring GullHorned GrebeRed-tailed HawkCommon GoldeneyeRed-breasted MerganserRing-billed Gull+17 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland6 locations
Grassland4 locations
Coastal3 locations
Lake2 locations
Urban Park2 locations
River/Riparian1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring13 locations
Fall13 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Traverse City, MI?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Traverse City include Boardman Lake - Logans Landing, Maple Bay Natural Area, Old Mission Point Park/Lighthouse Park, Little Glen Park, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - Otter Creek/Esch Road beach area. These spots offer lake, coastal, urban park habitats.
What birds can I see near Traverse City?▼
Birders near Traverse City can spot species including Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Redhead, Bufflehead, Common Merganser, Trumpeter Swan, Mallard, American Black Duck. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Traverse City?▼
The best seasons for birding near Traverse City are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Traverse City?▼
There are 13 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Traverse City, MI, ranging from 1.9 to 48.9 miles from the city center.

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