Tawas Point State Park
Michigan · Midwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
$12 per vehicle (Recreation Passport)
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Tawas Point State Park is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 303 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Black-capped Chickadee, and White-breasted Nuthatch 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
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Bufflehead
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Northern Harrier
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
European Starling
Brown Thrasher
American Robin
Chipping Sparrow
Birding Tips
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Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
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Consider purchasing an annual parks pass if you plan to visit multiple times.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Tawas Point Lighthouse
- Tawas Bay
- Huron National Forest
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