Island Lake State Recreation Area
Michigan · Midwest
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Island Lake State Recreation Area is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and lake habitat attracts Red-bellied Woodpecker, American Crow, and White-breasted Nuthatch among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Common Loon
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Horned Lark
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.