Tahquamenon River Mouth
Michigan · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Tahquamenon River Mouth is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
Spruce Grouse
Canachites canadensis
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Kirtland's Warbler
Setophaga kirtlandii
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Great Blue Heron
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Swamp Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Yellow Warbler
Killdeer
Common Tern
Belted Kingfisher
Song Sparrow
American Herring Gull
Least Flycatcher
American Pipit
Common Merganser
Spotted Sandpiper
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.