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
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)
Setophaga coronata
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mute Swan
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Red-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
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.