North Bay Park/Ford Lake Boardwalk
Michigan · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
North Bay Park/Ford Lake Boardwalk is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and lake habitat attracts Graylag Goose, Canada Goose, and Mute Swan 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
Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Common Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Wood Duck
Gadwall
Canvasback
Redhead
Lesser Scaup
Hooded Merganser
Mourning Dove
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.