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

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/2/2026Trails End Bay marshes1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (Krider's)

Buteo jamaicensis

5/31/2026Straits State Harbor1 observed

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

5/31/2026Mackinac Straits-Mackinaw City-spring1 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

5/30/2026Hessel, Michigan, US (46.04, -84.553)1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

5/25/2026MSRW1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/24/2026Graham Point1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

5/24/2026Mackinac Island1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

85/28/2026

Common Merganser

15/28/2026

Mourning Dove

25/28/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/28/2026

Killdeer

15/28/2026

Ring-billed Gull

105/28/2026

American Herring Gull

15/28/2026

Common Tern

65/28/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

25/28/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/28/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/28/2026

Eastern Kingbird

15/28/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

25/28/2026

Blue Jay

145/28/2026

American Crow

35/28/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

25/28/2026

Barn Swallow

45/28/2026

Northern House Wren

15/28/2026

European Starling

25/28/2026

Gray Catbird

15/28/2026

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.