Watkins Lake
Michigan · Midwest
About This Location
Watkins Lake is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Tundra Swan 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
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
King Rail
Rallus elegans
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mute Swan
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Eastern Warbling Vireo
American Crow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
Song Sparrow
Eastern Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Yellow Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Birding Tips
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Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.