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
Sedge Wren
Cistothorus stellaris
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Brewer's Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Smith's Longspur
Calcarius pictus
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Caspian Tern
Horned Grebe
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Merlin
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Brown Thrasher
House Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
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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