Indian Springs Metropark
Michigan · Midwest
About This Location
Indian Springs Metropark is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Mallard, Canada Goose, and Mourning Dove 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
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Green Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Field Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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