Grassland birding habitat

Graham Point

Michigan · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Graham Point is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 227 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

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

4/17/2026Mackinac Straights Hawk Watch--Darrow’s Fields1 observed

Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Passer montanus

4/17/2026Graham Point1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

Junco hyemalis

4/16/2026Arbib1 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

4/14/2026MSRW1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

4/13/2026Graham Point1 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

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

4/11/2026McGulpin Point3 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

4/10/2026McGulpin Point1 observed

Iceland Gull (kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

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

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

4/6/2026Graham Point1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

34/18/2026

Mallard

24/18/2026

Bufflehead

44/18/2026

Common Goldeneye

104/18/2026

Common Merganser

74/18/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

84/18/2026

Rock Pigeon

14/18/2026

Killdeer

24/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

64/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

34/18/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

14/18/2026

Rough-legged Hawk

14/18/2026

Northern Flicker

34/18/2026

American Crow

44/18/2026

European Starling

114/18/2026

Eastern Bluebird

14/18/2026

American Robin

34/18/2026

American Tree Sparrow

64/18/2026

Song Sparrow

24/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

14/18/2026

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 Graham Point for birding?
The best months to visit Graham Point for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Graham Point?
Notable species at Graham Point include Eastern Meadowlark, Dickcissel, Grasshopper Sparrow, Northern Harrier, Bobolink. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Graham Point?
Birding at Graham Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Graham Point?
Graham Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.