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
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
American Tree Sparrow
Spizelloides arborea
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Bell's Vireo (Eastern)
Vireo bellii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mute Swan
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Barn Swallow
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Kingbird
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Black-capped Chickadee
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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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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