Dune Harbor Park
Michigan · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Dune Harbor Park is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Mute Swan, Ring-billed Gull, and Downy Woodpecker 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
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Snowy Owl
Bubo scandiacus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mute Swan
Ring-billed Gull
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
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Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.