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Birding Near Grand Rapids, MI

25 birding locations within 50 miles

Michigan · United States

25

Locations

43+

Species

5

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Grand Rapids

Lake birding habitat

Michigan

3.1 mi away

Moderate

Reeds Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Michigan with 232 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Michigan

4.2 mi away

Easy

Millennium Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Michigan with 224 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Michigan

6.8 mi away

Easy

Roselle Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Michigan with 210 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

20.1 mi away

Moderate

Upper Macatawa Natural Area - 84th Avenue access

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 222 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

20.3 mi away

Moderate

Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail - Middleville

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 207 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

25.0 mi away

Moderate

Window on the Waterfront

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 213 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

26.6 mi away

Moderate

Stu Visser Trails

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 219 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

27.0 mi away

Moderate

Ionia State Recreation Area

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 211 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
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Michigan

27.2 mi away

Moderate

Muskegon Wastewater System

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 283 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Michigan

29.2 mi away

Challenging

Harbor Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Michigan with 231 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

30.0 mi away

Moderate

Muskegon State Game Area - Headquarters

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 207 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

30.3 mi away

Easy

Holland State Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 255 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

30.4 mi away

Moderate

Muskegon State Game Area - Lane's Landing

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 230 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Michigan

30.7 mi away

Easy

Black Lake Park

Lake birding hotspot in Michigan with 201 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

32.3 mi away

Easy

Saugatuck Dunes State Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 244 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Michigan

34.6 mi away

Moderate

Oval Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Michigan with 217 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

35.2 mi away

Moderate

Allegan State Game Area

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 240 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Michigan

35.6 mi away

Easy

Dune Harbor Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Michigan with 205 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Michigan

35.9 mi away

Moderate

Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve

Lake birding hotspot in Michigan with 210 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

36.6 mi away

Moderate

Allegan State Game Area - Farm Unit

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 244 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

38.8 mi away

Easy

Muskegon State Park

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 245 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

41.8 mi away

Moderate

Kellogg Bird Sanctuary

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 211 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Michigan

46.7 mi away

Moderate

Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery

Lake birding hotspot in Michigan with 236 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

46.9 mi away

Moderate

Fort Custer State Recreation Area

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 213 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Michigan

48.2 mi away

Moderate

Kleinstuck Preserve

Grassland birding hotspot in Michigan with 209 recorded species.

GrasslandWetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Grand Rapids

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Mute SwanTrumpeter SwanCanada GooseMallardMourning DoveRing-billed GullCommon MerganserBald EagleSandhill CraneRed-bellied WoodpeckerDowny WoodpeckerBlue JayWood DuckHooded MerganserGreen-winged TealNorthern FlickerEastern MeadowlarkDickcisselGrasshopper SparrowNorthern HarrierBobolinkNorthern ShovelerGadwallRedheadRing-necked Duck+18 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Grassland16 locations
Wetland16 locations
Lake4 locations
Urban Park4 locations
Coastal3 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring25 locations
Fall25 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Grand Rapids, MI?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Grand Rapids include Reeds Lake, Millennium Park, Roselle Park, Upper Macatawa Natural Area - 84th Avenue access, Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail - Middleville. These spots offer lake, urban park, grassland habitats.
What birds can I see near Grand Rapids?▼
Birders near Grand Rapids can spot species including Mute Swan, Trumpeter Swan, Canada Goose, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, Common Merganser, Bald Eagle. The area's 5 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Grand Rapids?▼
The best seasons for birding near Grand Rapids are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Grand Rapids?▼
There are 25 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Grand Rapids, MI, ranging from 3.1 to 48.2 miles from the city center.

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