Urban Park birding habitat

Tiscornia Park

Michigan · Midwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Tiscornia Park is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 279 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Redhead 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

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

7/18/2026MI Berrien, Snyder Rd1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

7/16/2026Warren Dunes SP, trails/dunes West of Picnic Shelter1 observed

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

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

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

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

7/10/2026Birchwood1 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

7/8/2026W Wagner Rd, Buchanan1 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

7/8/2026Thunder Mtn. Beach2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

27/20/2026

Willet

17/20/2026

Sanderling

37/20/2026

Least Sandpiper

17/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

307/20/2026

American Herring Gull

57/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

207/20/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/20/2026

American Crow

17/20/2026

Barn Swallow

47/20/2026

Northern House Wren

17/20/2026

Gray Catbird

17/20/2026

House Sparrow

57/20/2026

Song Sparrow

37/20/2026

Common Grackle

17/20/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/20/2026

Bank Swallow

47/19/2026

European Starling

17/19/2026

Mallard

17/17/2026

American Avocet

47/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  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 Tiscornia Park for birding?
The best months to visit Tiscornia Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Tiscornia Park?
Notable species at Tiscornia Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Redhead, Ring-necked Duck, Greater Scaup. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tiscornia Park?
Birding at Tiscornia Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Tiscornia Park?
Tiscornia Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.