Stony Creek Metropark - north
Michigan · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Stony Creek Metropark - north is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Red-tailed Hawk, Black-capped Chickadee, and Tufted Titmouse among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)
Anas platyrhynchos x acuta
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Red-tailed Hawk
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
American Robin
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Mallard
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Eastern Bluebird
Red-winged Blackbird
Gadwall
American Black Duck
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Sandhill Crane
Hooded Merganser
Wild Turkey
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.