Whitefish Point
Michigan · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
$5 suggested donation
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Whitefish Point is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 347 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Northern Shrike, Mourning Dove, and American Herring Gull 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
Spruce Grouse
Canachites canadensis
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Merganser
Common Nighthawk
Killdeer
Piping Plover
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Barn Swallow
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Pine Siskin
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Birding Tips
- 1
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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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
- Tahquamenon Falls State Park
- Paradise Area
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