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
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Louisiana Waterthrush
Parkesia motacilla
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Northern Flicker
Tree Swallow
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Chipping Sparrow
Field Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
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.