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

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

6/1/2026Tiscornia Park1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/1/2026Tiscornia Park1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/1/2026Pokagon Tribal Land - Dowagiac (No Trespassing)1 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

5/31/2026Grand Mere SP1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

35/30/2026

Sora

15/30/2026

Killdeer

65/30/2026

Belted Kingfisher

15/30/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Northern Flicker

15/30/2026

American Kestrel

15/30/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

25/30/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/30/2026

Barn Swallow

15/30/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

15/30/2026

Marsh Wren

25/30/2026

European Starling

75/30/2026

American Robin

85/30/2026

House Sparrow

65/30/2026

House Finch

25/30/2026

Chipping Sparrow

15/30/2026

Song Sparrow

45/30/2026

Eastern Towhee

15/30/2026

Baltimore Oriole

15/30/2026

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.