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
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Cerulean Warbler
Setophaga cerulea
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Black-crowned Night Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Wild Turkey
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Killdeer
Upland Sandpiper
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
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.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
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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