Mackinac Island
Michigan · Midwest
About This Location
Mackinac Island is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Mallard, Mourning Dove, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Red-tailed Hawk (Krider's)
Buteo jamaicensis
Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ring-billed Gull
Tree Swallow
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Turkey Vulture
Great Crested Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
Barn Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
American Redstart
Northern Yellow Warbler
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
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.