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.
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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.
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The Great Lakes Bay area offers a unique environment where two biotic provinces overlap which creates a diverse landscape of flora and fauna.
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The Saginaw Bay Birding Trail runs through Port Crescent State Park, Tawas Point State Park, and along the Saginaw Bay shoreline.
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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?
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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.
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To learn more, visit the Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy website. Are you an avid birder? Do you have a favorite bird-watching spot that you would like to share? Tell us about it by submitting a nomination form and we might feature it! Once you’re finished taking pictures and admiring the wildlife, grab some lunch at the Old City Hall Restaurant In Bay City, Michigan.

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