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.
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Black-crowned Night Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Wood Duck
Mallard
Bufflehead
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Bonaparte's Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Caspian Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
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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