Grassland birding habitat

Sarett Nature Center

Michigan · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Sarett Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Killdeer, and Red-shouldered Hawk 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

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

7/13/2026Grand Mere SP1 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

7/12/2026Tiscornia Park1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

7/12/2026Brown Sanctuary1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

7/11/2026Crystal Springs St — Dowagiac River Bridge1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

7/11/2026Love Creek County Park and Nature Center2 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

7/8/2026Thunder Mtn. Beach2 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

7/5/2026Weko Beach2 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

7/5/2026Tiscornia Park1 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

7/4/2026Grand Mere SP -- Lake Anne1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

7/4/2026Weko Beach1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

7/3/2026Grand Mere SP1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

67/9/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

17/9/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

17/9/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

27/9/2026

Downy Woodpecker

27/9/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

27/9/2026

American Goldfinch

17/9/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

47/9/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

57/9/2026

Common Grackle

37/9/2026

Northern Cardinal

47/9/2026

Chimney Swift

37/8/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

17/8/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/8/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

17/8/2026

Northern Flicker

17/8/2026

Willow Flycatcher

17/8/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/8/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

17/8/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

17/8/2026

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 Sarett Nature Center for birding?
The best months to visit Sarett Nature Center for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Sarett Nature Center?
Notable species at Sarett Nature Center include Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sarett Nature Center?
Birding at Sarett Nature Center is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Sarett Nature Center?
Sarett Nature Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.