Urban Park birding habitat

Lighthouse County Park

Michigan · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Lighthouse County Park is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This urban park 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 Raven

Corvus corax

5/26/202648468, Port Hope US-MI (43.9192,-82.7197)6 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

5/25/2026Lighthouse County Park1 observed

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

5/25/20267590 Lighthouse Rd, Port Hope US-MI 44.02704, -82.808861 observed

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

5/24/2026Harbor Beach (general)1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

5/23/2026Verona SGA1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

5/23/2026Lighthouse Rd.4 observed

Winter Wren

Troglodytes hiemalis

5/23/2026Port Crescent Cemetery1 observed

Golden-winged x Blue-winged Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera

5/22/2026Verona SGA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

306/2/2026

Mourning Dove

16/2/2026

Chimney Swift

26/2/2026

Killdeer

16/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

206/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

26/2/2026

Blue Jay

16/2/2026

Bank Swallow

16/2/2026

Tree Swallow

46/2/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

96/2/2026

Barn Swallow

26/2/2026

Gray Catbird

36/2/2026

American Robin

36/2/2026

Song Sparrow

16/2/2026

Baltimore Oriole

16/2/2026

Common Yellowthroat

16/2/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

16/2/2026

Bald Eagle

15/27/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/27/2026

Northern Flicker

15/27/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  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 Lighthouse County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Lighthouse County Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Lighthouse County Park?
Notable species at Lighthouse County Park include American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lighthouse County Park?
Birding at Lighthouse County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lighthouse County Park?
Lighthouse County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.