Urban Park birding habitat

Pitsfield Banding Station (park at end of driveway)

Michigan · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Pitsfield Banding Station (park at end of driveway) is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Sandhill Crane 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

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

6/2/2026AUFL-M21 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

6/2/2026Wolf Tree Nature Trails1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

6/1/2026Mott Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk (lineatus Group)

Buteo lineatus

5/31/2026Bishop's Bog Preserve1 observed

Western Meadowlark

Sturnella neglecta

5/31/202647th st

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

5/31/2026PORT-M51 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

5/31/2026Thrall lake

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

5/31/2026Mott Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

5/30/2026Greenleaf Blvd1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/29/2026Chipman Preserve1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

5/27/2026Fort Custer Training Center(restricted access), US (42.32, -85.314)1 observed

Connecticut Warbler

Oporornis agilis

5/25/2026Woodland Park and Nature Preserve1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/25/2026Kalamazoo Nature Center--Prairie (Bluebird Trail)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Hooded Merganser

15/30/2026

Canada Goose

25/21/2026

Wood Duck

25/21/2026

Wild Turkey

15/21/2026

Mourning Dove

45/21/2026

Sandhill Crane

25/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/21/2026

Turkey Vulture

45/21/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

35/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

35/21/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

25/21/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

25/21/2026

Northern Flicker

15/21/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

35/21/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

25/21/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

35/21/2026

Blue Jay

65/21/2026

Tufted Titmouse

35/21/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

15/21/2026

Carolina Wren

15/21/2026

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 Pitsfield Banding Station (park at end of driveway) for birding?
The best months to visit Pitsfield Banding Station (park at end of driveway) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Pitsfield Banding Station (park at end of driveway)?
Notable species at Pitsfield Banding Station (park at end of driveway) include Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane, Turkey Vulture, Red-shouldered Hawk. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pitsfield Banding Station (park at end of driveway)?
Birding at Pitsfield Banding Station (park at end of driveway) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Pitsfield Banding Station (park at end of driveway)?
Pitsfield Banding Station (park at end of driveway) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.