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
Sharp-tailed Grouse
Tympanuchus phasianellus
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Lapland Longspur
Calcarius lapponicus
Northern Saw-whet Owl
Aegolius acadicus
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
American Wigeon
Mallard
Long-tailed Duck
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
American Herring Gull
Common Loon
Turkey Vulture
Sharp-shinned Hawk
American Goshawk
Northern Harrier
Red-tailed Hawk
Rough-legged Hawk
American Kestrel
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
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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