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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

4/17/2026Mackinac Straights Hawk Watch--Darrow’s Fields1 observed

Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Passer montanus

4/17/2026Graham Point1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

Junco hyemalis

4/16/2026Arbib1 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

4/14/2026MSRW1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

4/13/2026Graham Point1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

4/11/2026Mackinaw Straits Hawk Watch site6 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/11/2026Mackinaw Straits Hawk Watch site1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (calurus/abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

4/11/2026Mackinaw Straits Hawk Watch site3 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

4/11/2026McGulpin Point3 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

4/10/2026McGulpin Point1 observed

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

4/6/2026Graham Point1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

144/11/2026

Bufflehead

84/11/2026

Common Merganser

44/11/2026

Turkey Vulture

104/11/2026

Northern Harrier

14/11/2026

Bald Eagle

24/11/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/11/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/11/2026

Northern Flicker

14/11/2026

American Kestrel

14/11/2026

American Crow

24/11/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

14/11/2026

American Robin

24/11/2026

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.