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
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Red-tailed Hawk (calurus/abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Iceland Gull (kumlieni)
Larus glaucoides
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Turkey Vulture
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Merlin
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Brown Creeper
American Robin
Fox Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Common Grackle
Yellow-rumped Warbler
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.