Birding spots · Michigan
Best Birding Spots in Arenac County, Michigan
Wigwam Bay State Wildlife Area (Rifle River) leads Arenac County's birding spots with 146 species reported, best in spring. 9 spots in the county have enough data to rank.
Species counts are birds reported at least three times in that season at that spot, 2016–2025. Busy spots list more species simply because more people look, so compare the checklist counts. Spot names come from public map data and hotspot listings.
| Spot | Species | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigwam Bay State Wildlife Area (Rifle River) | 146 | 0 | 114 | 97 | 51 |
| Wigwam Bay State Wildlife Area | 145 | 0 | 143 | 84 | 22 |
| Au Gres River | 133 | 31 | 111 | 54 | 65 |
| Wigwam Bay State Wildlife Area (southwest) | 122 | 3 | 67 | 96 | 35 |
| Wigwam Bay State Wildlife Area (Pine River) | 100 | 0 | 67 | 60 | 46 |
| Birding spot near Au Gres | 134 | 20 | 105 | 81 | 64 |
| Birding spot near Au Gres (north) | 113 | 0 | 68 | 69 | 57 |
| Birding spot near Au Gres (Duck Lake Drain) | 92 | 6 | 47 | 78 | 16 |
| Birding spot near Standish | 74 | 0 | 56 | 33 | 20 |