When to photograph Michigan's birds, from 237,119 research-grade iNaturalist observations. The calendar shows each species' monthly pattern relative to its own peak.
By month
Michigan bird calendar (top 40)
Fewer More observations (relative to each row's peak month)
Activity by month (all species)
Most-photographed birds in Michigan
Mallard
Canada Goose
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Sandhill Crane
Northern Cardinal
Wild Turkey
Great Blue Heron
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Goldfinch
Black-capped Chickadee
Bald Eagle
Ring-billed Gull
Red-tailed Hawk
Mourning Dove
