Bay City State Park
Michigan · Midwest
About This Location
Bay City State Park is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Herring Gull 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
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Red Knot
Calidris canutus
Marbled Godwit
Limosa fedoa
Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Black-crowned Night Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Kingbird
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Brown Thrasher
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
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.
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