Batteese Lake
Michigan · Midwest
About This Location
Batteese Lake is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Trumpeter Swan, Mallard, and Northern Flicker 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
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Bonaparte's Gull
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.