Isaacson Bay
Michigan · Midwest
About This Location
Isaacson Bay is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This coastal 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
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Red Knot
Calidris canutus
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Mallard
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Sandhill Crane
Black-bellied Plover
Killdeer
Dunlin
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Common Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Gadwall
Green-winged Teal
Mourning Dove
Wilson's Snipe
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.