Grassland birding habitat

Warren Dunes State Park - Floral Ln.

Michigan · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Warren Dunes State Park - Floral Ln. is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, and American Crow 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

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

7/13/2026Grand Mere SP1 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

7/13/2026New Buffalo beach and marina1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

7/13/2026Three Oaks Sewage Ponds2 observed

Marbled Godwit

Limosa fedoa

7/12/2026New Buffalo beach and marina1 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

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

7/11/2026New Buffalo beach and marina1 observed

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

7/10/2026New Buffalo beach and marina1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

7/9/2026New Buffalo beach and marina1 observed

American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

7/9/2026New Buffalo beach and marina2 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

7/8/2026W Wagner Rd, Buchanan1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

17/11/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

17/11/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/11/2026

Downy Woodpecker

27/11/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

17/11/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

47/11/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/11/2026

Yellow-throated Vireo

27/11/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

17/11/2026

Blue Jay

27/11/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

37/11/2026

Tufted Titmouse

47/11/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

77/11/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

17/11/2026

Northern House Wren

27/11/2026

Carolina Wren

17/11/2026

Gray Catbird

47/11/2026

Eastern Bluebird

17/11/2026

Wood Thrush

17/11/2026

American Robin

47/11/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  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 Warren Dunes State Park - Floral Ln. for birding?
The best months to visit Warren Dunes State Park - Floral Ln. for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Warren Dunes State Park - Floral Ln.?
Notable species at Warren Dunes State Park - Floral Ln. include Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Warren Dunes State Park - Floral Ln.?
Birding at Warren Dunes State Park - Floral Ln. is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Warren Dunes State Park - Floral Ln.?
Warren Dunes State Park - Floral Ln. offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.