Michigan City Harbor
Indiana · Midwest
About This Location
Michigan City Harbor is a productive birding destination in Indiana, with 256 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Redhead, and Lesser Scaup 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
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Caspian Tern
Eastern Kingbird
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
American Robin
House Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Bank Swallow
Double-crested Cormorant
House Finch
Chimney Swift
Peregrine Falcon
Savannah Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
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.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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