Grassland birding habitat

Holland State Park

Michigan · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Holland State Park is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 255 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Long-tailed Duck, Sandhill Crane, and Ring-billed Gull 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

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

7/16/2026Oval Beach1 observed

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

7/14/2026Mt. Baldhead Park1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

7/14/202627 N Water St, Douglas US-MI 42.64544, -86.198931 observed

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

7/9/2026Allegan SGA--Farm Unit1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

7/8/2026Window on the Waterfront10 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

7/7/2026Kalamazoo River mouth2 observed

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

7/6/2026302 Winter Oak West1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

7/5/2026Oval Beach1 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

7/5/2026136th Ave.--Polk to Pigeon River bridge1 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

7/3/2026Blair St. w. of 136th1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

117/15/2026

Ring-billed Gull

707/15/2026

American Herring Gull

157/15/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/15/2026

American Crow

17/15/2026

Barn Swallow

37/15/2026

Song Sparrow

17/15/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

27/14/2026

Willet

17/14/2026

Purple Martin

17/14/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

17/13/2026

House Sparrow

17/13/2026

Least Sandpiper

17/9/2026

Mute Swan

27/3/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

17/3/2026

Tree Swallow

27/3/2026

European Starling

17/3/2026

Bald Eagle

17/3/2026

Caspian Tern

17/3/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/3/2026

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 Holland State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Holland State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Holland State Park?
Notable species at Holland State Park include Long-tailed Duck, Sandhill Crane, Ring-billed Gull, Canada Goose, Mute Swan. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Holland State Park?
Birding at Holland State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Holland State Park?
Holland State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.