Oval Beach
Michigan · Midwest
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
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Black-crowned Night Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Redhead
Aythya americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Chipping Sparrow
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Killdeer
Great Black-backed Gull
Caspian Tern
Eastern Phoebe
American Crow
Bank Swallow
Tree Swallow
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Eastern Bluebird
Birding Tips
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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.