Urban Park birding habitat

Bird Road Sewage Ponds (Park outside gates, even if open. Do not block driveway)

Michigan · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Bird Road Sewage Ponds (Park outside gates, even if open. Do not block driveway) is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Mallard 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

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

6/1/2026Reid Road1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/31/2026Rose Oaks County Park2 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

5/31/2026Rose Oaks County Park1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

5/26/20261 8309 Apple Blossom Yard1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

5/24/2026Bell Oak Rd Pond1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

5/24/2026Holly Recreation Area, Holly US-MI (42.8341,-83.5157)1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

5/21/20263208 Bath Rd, Perry US-MI (42.8196,-84.2231)1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

5/20/2026Bird Rd. Sewage Ponds (Park outside gates, even if open. Do not block driveway)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

606/2/2026

Mute Swan

66/2/2026

Wood Duck

126/2/2026

Mallard

86/2/2026

Wild Turkey

36/2/2026

Mourning Dove

26/2/2026

Sandhill Crane

26/2/2026

Killdeer

36/2/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

36/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

16/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

26/2/2026

Osprey

16/2/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

16/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Northern Flicker

16/2/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

36/2/2026

Eastern Phoebe

16/2/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/2/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/2/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

16/2/2026

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 Bird Road Sewage Ponds (Park outside gates, even if open. Do not block driveway) for birding?
The best months to visit Bird Road Sewage Ponds (Park outside gates, even if open. Do not block driveway) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Bird Road Sewage Ponds (Park outside gates, even if open. Do not block driveway)?
Notable species at Bird Road Sewage Ponds (Park outside gates, even if open. Do not block driveway) include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Mallard, Sandhill Crane, Red-bellied Woodpecker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bird Road Sewage Ponds (Park outside gates, even if open. Do not block driveway)?
Birding at Bird Road Sewage Ponds (Park outside gates, even if open. Do not block driveway) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Bird Road Sewage Ponds (Park outside gates, even if open. Do not block driveway)?
Bird Road Sewage Ponds (Park outside gates, even if open. Do not block driveway) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.