Grassland birding habitat

Peninsula Point

Michigan · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Peninsula Point is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 273 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Kirtland's Warbler

Setophaga kirtlandii

6/2/2026Stonington pine barrens1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

5/29/2026Peninsula Point2 observed

Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Passer montanus

5/26/2026Peninsula Point1 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

5/25/2026Portage Marsh (Portage Point)1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/25/2026Peninsula Point1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

5/25/2026Peninsula Point1 observed

Hudsonian Godwit

Limosa haemastica

5/24/2026Peninsula Point1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

25/31/2026

Mallard

45/31/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

65/31/2026

Mourning Dove

15/31/2026

Killdeer

15/31/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/31/2026

Ring-billed Gull

285/31/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/31/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

65/31/2026

American Robin

65/31/2026

Cedar Waxwing

95/31/2026

Savannah Sparrow

15/31/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

135/31/2026

Common Grackle

35/31/2026

American Redstart

25/31/2026

White-winged Scoter

25/31/2026

Common Merganser

15/31/2026

Black-billed Cuckoo

15/31/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/31/2026

Semipalmated Plover

25/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  3. 3

    Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Peninsula Point for birding?
The best months to visit Peninsula Point for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Peninsula Point?
Notable species at Peninsula Point include Eastern Meadowlark, Dickcissel, Grasshopper Sparrow, Northern Harrier, Bobolink. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Peninsula Point?
Birding at Peninsula Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Peninsula Point?
Peninsula Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.