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
Golden-winged x Blue-winged Warbler (hybrid)
Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ring-billed Gull
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
Song Sparrow
American Herring Gull
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Red-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
Red-winged Blackbird
Black-throated Green Warbler
Indigo Bunting
Sandhill Crane
Turkey Vulture
Willow Flycatcher
Barn Swallow
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.