Grassland birding habitat

Cheboygan State Park

Michigan · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Cheboygan State Park is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

Junco hyemalis

4/16/2026Arbib1 observed

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

4/15/2026Black River fields3 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

4/15/2026Black River fields4 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

4/11/2026Mackinaw Straits Hawk Watch site6 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/11/2026Mackinaw Straits Hawk Watch site1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (calurus/abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

4/11/2026Mackinaw Straits Hawk Watch site3 observed

Iceland Gull (kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

4/8/2026Cheboygan Marsh/Gordon Turner Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

4/16/2026

Common Merganser

4/16/2026

Mourning Dove

4/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

4/16/2026

Turkey Vulture

4/16/2026

Tree Swallow

344/16/2026

American Robin

4/16/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

4/16/2026

Common Grackle

4/16/2026

Mute Swan

24/16/2026

Greater Scaup

4/16/2026

Bufflehead

4/16/2026

Common Goldeneye

4/16/2026

Hooded Merganser

4/16/2026

Killdeer

24/16/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/16/2026

Bald Eagle

14/16/2026

American Crow

4/16/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

4/16/2026

Song Sparrow

4/16/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  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 Cheboygan State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Cheboygan State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Cheboygan State Park?
Notable species at Cheboygan State Park include Eastern Meadowlark, Dickcissel, Grasshopper Sparrow, Northern Harrier, Bobolink. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cheboygan State Park?
Birding at Cheboygan State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Cheboygan State Park?
Cheboygan State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.