Andrews University - Agriculture Education Center (Dairy)

Michigan · Midwest

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Habitat

GrasslandWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Andrews University - Agriculture Education Center (Dairy) is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Bufflehead, and Common Goldeneye among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose Bufflehead Common Goldeneye Mourning Dove Killdeer

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

7/19/2026Three Oaks Sewage Ponds2 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

7/18/2026MI Berrien, Snyder Rd1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

7/18/202617641–17699 S Pardee Rd, Galien US-MI 41.79844, -86.532951 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

7/16/2026Warren Dunes SP, trails/dunes West of Picnic Shelter1 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

7/13/2026Grand Mere SP1 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

7/12/2026Tiscornia Park1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

7/12/2026Brown Sanctuary1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

7/11/2026Crystal Springs St — Dowagiac River Bridge1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

7/11/2026Love Creek County Park and Nature Center2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

17/14/2026

Killdeer

57/14/2026

Turkey Vulture

47/14/2026

Bald Eagle

27/14/2026

American Kestrel

17/14/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

27/14/2026

American Crow

27/14/2026

Gray Catbird

17/14/2026

House Sparrow

87/14/2026

House Finch

77/14/2026

American Goldfinch

57/14/2026

Chipping Sparrow

27/14/2026

Song Sparrow

17/14/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

47/14/2026

Northern Cardinal

37/14/2026

Indigo Bunting

57/14/2026

Great Blue Heron

57/13/2026

Osprey

17/13/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/13/2026

Downy Woodpecker

37/13/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Andrews University - Agriculture Education Center (Dairy) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Andrews University - Agriculture Education Center (Dairy) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Andrews University - Agriculture Education Center (Dairy)?▼

Notable species at Andrews University - Agriculture Education Center (Dairy) include Canada Goose, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Mourning Dove, Killdeer. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Andrews University - Agriculture Education Center (Dairy)?▼

Birding at Andrews University - Agriculture Education Center (Dairy) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Andrews University - Agriculture Education Center (Dairy)?▼

Andrews University - Agriculture Education Center (Dairy) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.