Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area
Michigan · Midwest
About This Location
Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 272 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-necked Pheasant, and Mourning Dove 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
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Black-crowned Night Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Marsh Wren
Cistothorus palustris
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Blue-winged Teal
Mallard
American Coot
Killdeer
Caspian Tern
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Tree Swallow
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Tundra Swan
Wood Duck
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
American Black Duck
Northern Pintail
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.