Grassland birding habitat

McGulpin Point

Michigan · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

McGulpin Point is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland 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

Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

4/14/2026847 South Main Street, Cheboygan, Michigan, US (45.631, -84.48)

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

4/14/2026MSRW1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

4/13/2026Graham Point1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

4/11/2026Mackinaw Straits Hawk Watch site6 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/11/2026Mackinaw Straits Hawk Watch site1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (calurus/abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

4/11/2026Mackinaw Straits Hawk Watch site3 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

4/11/2026McGulpin Point3 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

4/10/2026McGulpin Point1 observed

Iceland Gull (kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

4/8/2026Cheboygan Marsh/Gordon Turner Park1 observed

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

4/6/2026Graham Point1 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

4/3/2026McGulpin Point1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

44/11/2026

Tundra Swan

24/11/2026

Mallard

404/11/2026

American Black Duck

24/11/2026

White-winged Scoter

74/11/2026

Long-tailed Duck

604/11/2026

Bufflehead

34/11/2026

Common Goldeneye

64/11/2026

Common Merganser

164/11/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

604/11/2026

Killdeer

14/11/2026

Ring-billed Gull

14/11/2026

American Herring Gull

44/11/2026

Common Loon

34/11/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

54/11/2026

Turkey Vulture

34/11/2026

Northern Harrier

14/11/2026

Bald Eagle

14/11/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/11/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

14/11/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  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 McGulpin Point for birding?
The best months to visit McGulpin Point for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at McGulpin Point?
Notable species at McGulpin Point include Eastern Meadowlark, Dickcissel, Grasshopper Sparrow, Northern Harrier, Bobolink. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at McGulpin Point?
Birding at McGulpin Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at McGulpin Point?
McGulpin Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.