This 142-Mile Trail In Michigan Has Some Of The Best Bird Watching In The State
By Emily Tieman|Published June 06, 2023
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Emily Tieman
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Emily Tieman is a lifelong Michigander and has a love for locally owned small businesses. She is a freelance writer for Only In Your State and has her own vintage content creator business.
The Great Lake State is lucky enough to be one of the best states in the country for bird watching. While you’ve likely seen the state bird many times, the American Robin, we have nearly 500 species of birds. You’ll love this birding trail in Bay City, Michigan if you enjoy spotting feathered friends during nature walks.
The Saginaw Bay Birding Trail is a 142-mile trail that crosses over multiple counties, highways, and state parks in central Michigan.
You’ll be surprised to learn you can find more than 200 species of birds on this trail! Make sure to bring your best pair of binoculars, a camera, and your favorite bird field guide to identify as many birds as you can.
Woodpeckers, pelicans, blackbirds, owls, and more make this trail a must-visit destination for birders. Do you think that all birds fly south for the winter and you can only visit in the warmer months?
Actually, many birds make the Saginaw Bay Birding Trail their winter home so you can visit any time of year. No matter what season you visit, you’re bound to see new wildlife during your adventure.
