Maple Bay Natural Area
Michigan · Midwest
About This Location
Maple Bay Natural Area is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Mallard 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
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Brewster's Warbler (hybrid)
Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F1 hybrid)
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Barn Swallow (American)
Hirundo rustica
Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Sandhill Crane
Green Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
American Crow
Barn Swallow
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Bobolink
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Yellow Warbler
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Killdeer
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.