Nichols Arboretum
Michigan · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Nichols Arboretum is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Eastern Screech-Owl, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Blue Jay 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
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Henslow's Sparrow
Centronyx henslowii
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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This urban green space acts as a migrant trap — birds concentrate here during migration, especially after overnight flights.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- University of Michigan campus
- Huron River
- Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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