Robert H. Long Park
Michigan · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Robert H. Long Park is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Mourning Dove 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
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Willow Flycatcher
Empidonax traillii
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Lesser Yellowlegs
Ring-billed Gull
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Belted Kingfisher
Black-capped Chickadee
Barn Swallow
Wood Duck
Least Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Bald Eagle
Downy Woodpecker
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Fort Toulouse-Jackson Park
- Swayback Bridge Trail
- Coosa River
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