Grassland birding habitat

Fenner Nature Center

Michigan · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Fenner Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Red-bellied Woodpecker, 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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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

Redhead

Aythya americana

6/1/2026Lake Lansing1 observed

Canvasback

Aythya valisineria

6/1/2026Lake Lansing1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

6/1/2026Woldumar Nature Center1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

6/1/2026Woldumar Nature Center1 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

5/29/20261273 Sweetwood Drive, Meridian charter Township, Michigan, US (42.71, -84.395)2 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

5/24/2026Bell Oak Rd Pond1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

5/24/2026Home 6150 W Mich Av Ramblewood1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

5/23/2026MSU Music Building1 observed

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

5/23/2026Rose Lake SWA (Clinton Co.)1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

5/22/2026Bunker Nature Preserve1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

25/31/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

25/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/31/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/31/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

25/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/31/2026

Blue Jay

15/31/2026

American Crow

15/31/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

15/31/2026

Tufted Titmouse

15/31/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

25/31/2026

Brown Creeper

25/31/2026

Northern House Wren

25/31/2026

Gray Catbird

15/31/2026

Eastern Bluebird

15/31/2026

American Robin

25/31/2026

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 Fenner Nature Center for birding?
The best months to visit Fenner Nature Center for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Fenner Nature Center?
Notable species at Fenner Nature Center include Canada Goose, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Blue Jay. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fenner Nature Center?
Birding at Fenner Nature Center is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Fenner Nature Center?
Fenner Nature Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.