Urban Park birding habitat

Pinconning Park

Michigan · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Pinconning Park is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This urban park 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

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

5/28/2026Bay City SP1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/24/2026Nayanquing Point SWA4 observed

Marbled Godwit

Limosa fedoa

5/22/2026Nayanquing Point SWA2 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

5/21/2026Bay City SP1 observed

Western Cattle-Egret

Ardea ibis

5/20/20261621 N Jones Rd, Essexville US-MI (43.6125,-83.8166)1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

5/20/2026Nayanquing Point SWA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

105/26/2026

Wood Duck

25/26/2026

Mallard

135/26/2026

Mourning Dove

25/26/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/26/2026

Killdeer

15/26/2026

Ring-billed Gull

155/26/2026

Caspian Tern

25/26/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

45/26/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/26/2026

Great Egret

55/26/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/26/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/26/2026

Bald Eagle

15/26/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

15/26/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/26/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/26/2026

Northern Flicker

15/26/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

25/26/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/26/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  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 Pinconning Park for birding?
The best months to visit Pinconning Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Pinconning Park?
Notable species at Pinconning Park include American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pinconning Park?
Birding at Pinconning Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Pinconning Park?
Pinconning Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.