Harbor Island
Michigan · Midwest
About This Location
Harbor Island is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Mallard 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
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)
Setophaga coronata
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Dunlin
Least Sandpiper
Semipalmated Sandpiper
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
European Starling
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.