Urban Park birding habitat

Au Sable Township Shoreline Park

Michigan · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Au Sable Township Shoreline Park is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

6/2/2026Tawas Point SP1 observed

Canvasback

Aythya valisineria

6/2/2026East Tawas State Dock1 observed

King Rail

Rallus elegans

6/1/2026Tuttle Marsh Wildlife Area1 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

5/28/2026Tawas Point SP1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

5/26/2026Tawas Point SP1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

5/26/2026Tawas Point SP2 observed

Chuck-will's-widow

Antrostomus carolinensis

5/25/2026Tawas Point SP1 observed

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

5/25/2026Tawas Point SP1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

46/2/2026

Piping Plover

16/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

16/2/2026

Northern Flicker

16/2/2026

Willow Flycatcher

16/2/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/2/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

16/2/2026

Tree Swallow

26/2/2026

Northern House Wren

16/2/2026

European Starling

26/2/2026

Song Sparrow

16/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

46/2/2026

Common Grackle

16/2/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

16/2/2026

Green Heron

15/28/2026

Mallard

35/28/2026

Killdeer

15/28/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

25/28/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

25/28/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

45/28/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Au Sable Township Shoreline Park for birding?
The best months to visit Au Sable Township Shoreline Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Au Sable Township Shoreline Park?
Notable species at Au Sable Township Shoreline Park include American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Au Sable Township Shoreline Park?
Birding at Au Sable Township Shoreline Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Au Sable Township Shoreline Park?
Au Sable Township Shoreline Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.