Muskegon Wastewater System
Michigan · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free (permission required)
Open during daylight hours
About This Location
Muskegon Wastewater System is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 283 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, and Redhead 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
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Blackpoll Warbler
Setophaga striata
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Hooded Merganser
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
American Golden-Plover
Killdeer
Semipalmated Plover
Solitary Sandpiper
Lesser Yellowlegs
Greater Yellowlegs
Stilt Sandpiper
Baird's Sandpiper
Pectoral Sandpiper
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Muskegon State Park
- Michigan's Adventure
- Lake Michigan
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