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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/17/2026Yard1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/17/2026Fowlerville-Middle Branch Red Cedar River @ Sargent Rd1 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/17/2026Fowlerville-Briggs pond1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

4/15/2026Bird Rd. Sewage Pond1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

4/15/202610516 Jayne Valley Ln, Fenton US-MI 42.76779, -83.699182 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

4/14/2026Rolston Rd/ Meier Rd Fluddle3 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/14/2026Rolston Rd. Sewage Ponds (call Linden Wastewater for access)1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

4/14/2026Oak Grove SGA--south2 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/13/2026Linden Sportsman Club-limited access1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

4/12/2026Bird Rd. Sewage Pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

34/13/2026

Mute Swan

24/13/2026

Northern Shoveler

24/13/2026

Mallard

24/13/2026

Lesser Scaup

14/13/2026

Bufflehead

154/13/2026

Sandhill Crane

14/13/2026

Killdeer

14/13/2026

Ring-billed Gull

154/13/2026

Bald Eagle

14/13/2026

Northern Flicker

14/13/2026

Blue Jay

14/13/2026

American Crow

14/13/2026

Tufted Titmouse

14/13/2026

Tree Swallow

14/13/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/13/2026

Eastern Bluebird

24/13/2026

Mourning Dove

14/11/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/11/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

14/11/2026

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.