Grassland birding habitat

Pointe LaBarbe

Michigan · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Pointe LaBarbe is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 266 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Bald Eagle, Blue Jay, and American Crow 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

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/2/2026Trails End Bay marshes1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (Krider's)

Buteo jamaicensis

5/31/2026Straits State Harbor1 observed

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

5/31/2026Mackinac Straits-Mackinaw City-spring1 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

5/30/2026Hessel, Michigan, US (46.04, -84.553)1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

5/25/2026MSRW1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/24/2026Graham Point1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

5/24/2026Mackinac Island1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

46/1/2026

Mute Swan

16/1/2026

Mallard

16/1/2026

Common Merganser

66/1/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

146/1/2026

Mourning Dove

26/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

306/1/2026

American Herring Gull

106/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

606/1/2026

Northern Flicker

16/1/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/1/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

56/1/2026

Blue Jay

16/1/2026

American Crow

16/1/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

26/1/2026

European Starling

66/1/2026

Gray Catbird

16/1/2026

Veery

16/1/2026

American Robin

16/1/2026

American Goldfinch

16/1/2026

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 Pointe LaBarbe for birding?
The best months to visit Pointe LaBarbe for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Pointe LaBarbe?
Notable species at Pointe LaBarbe include Bald Eagle, Blue Jay, American Crow. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pointe LaBarbe?
Birding at Pointe LaBarbe is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Pointe LaBarbe?
Pointe LaBarbe offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.