Oval Beach
Michigan · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Oval Beach is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Long-tailed Duck, and Common Goldeneye 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
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Long-tailed Duck
Common Goldeneye
Red-breasted Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Bald Eagle
American Crow
Eastern Bluebird
Mute Swan
Common Merganser
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
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.