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
Great Blue Heron (Great Blue)
Ardea herodias
Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged)
Agelaius phoeniceus
White-breasted Nuthatch (Eastern)
Sitta carolinensis
Savannah Sparrow (Savannah)
Passerculus sandwichensis
Eastern Meadowlark (Eastern)
Sturnella magna
Northern House Wren (Northern)
Troglodytes aedon
Eastern Bluebird (Eastern)
Sialia sialis
Barn Swallow (American)
Hirundo rustica
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Downy Woodpecker (Eastern)
Dryobates pubescens
Hairy Woodpecker (Eastern)
Leuconotopicus villosus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Upland Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Eastern Kingbird
Tree Swallow
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Bobolink
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Yellow Warbler
Dickcissel
Mute Swan
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Birding Tips
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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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