Birding spots · Michigan
Best Birding Spots in Gladwin County, Michigan
Molasses River Flooding No.3 State Wildlife Management Area leads Gladwin County's birding spots with 133 species reported, best in spring. 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molasses River Flooding No.3 State Wildlife Management Area | 133 | 0 | 108 | 96 | 36 |
| Lake Lancer | 29 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 12 |
| Birding spot near Beaverton (Little Cedar River) | 60 | 15 | 50 | 8 | 1 |
| Birding spot near Beaverton | 52 | 22 | 38 | 12 | 11 |