Grassland birding habitat

Wilderness State Park - Waugoshance Point

Michigan · Midwest

Habitat
GrasslandWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Wilderness State Park - Waugoshance Point is a productive birding destination in Michigan, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

4/17/2026Mackinac Straights Hawk Watch--Darrow’s Fields1 observed

Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Passer montanus

4/17/2026Graham Point1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

Junco hyemalis

4/16/2026Arbib1 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

4/14/2026MSRW1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

4/13/2026Graham Point1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

4/11/2026Mackinaw Straits Hawk Watch site6 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/11/2026Mackinaw Straits Hawk Watch site1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (calurus/abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

4/11/2026Mackinaw Straits Hawk Watch site3 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

4/11/2026McGulpin Point3 observed

Iceland Gull

Larus glaucoides

4/10/2026McGulpin Point1 observed

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

4/6/2026Graham Point1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

4/12/2026

Mallard

4/12/2026

Bufflehead

4/12/2026

Ring-billed Gull

4/12/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

4/12/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

4/12/2026

Brown Creeper

4/12/2026

American Robin

4/12/2026

Song Sparrow

4/12/2026

Swamp Sparrow

4/12/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

4/12/2026

Rusty Blackbird

4/12/2026

Common Grackle

4/12/2026

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 Wilderness State Park - Waugoshance Point for birding?
The best months to visit Wilderness State Park - Waugoshance Point for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Wilderness State Park - Waugoshance Point?
Notable species at Wilderness State Park - Waugoshance Point include Eastern Meadowlark, Dickcissel, Grasshopper Sparrow, Northern Harrier, Bobolink. The area supports grassland, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Wilderness State Park - Waugoshance Point?
Birding at Wilderness State Park - Waugoshance Point is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Wilderness State Park - Waugoshance Point?
Wilderness State Park - Waugoshance Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.