Tawas Bay
Michigan · Midwest
About This Location
Tawas Bay is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This coastal 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Bufflehead
Northern Flicker
Black-capped Chickadee
Golden-crowned Kinglet
American Robin
Fox Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Sandhill Crane
Ring-billed Gull
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Merlin
Birding Tips
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Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.