Harsens Island
Michigan · Midwest
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Harsens Island is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra 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
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Redhead x Ring-necked Duck (hybrid)
Aythya americana x collaris
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Tundra Swan
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Long-tailed Duck
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
American Tree Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
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.