Birding spots · Michigan
Best Birding Spots in Kalkaska County, Michigan
Rugg Pond Natural Area leads Kalkaska County's birding spots with 134 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rugg Pond Natural Area | 134 | 40 | 111 | 75 | 48 |
| Skegemog Lake State Wildlife Management Area | 105 | 5 | 81 | 73 | 34 |
| Twin Lake | 91 | 2 | 59 | 71 | 28 |
| Manistee Lake | 89 | 4 | 57 | 41 | 36 |
| Grass Lake (Post Lake) | 84 | 3 | 56 | 57 | 39 |
| Dog Lake Flooding State Wildlife Management Area | 71 | 0 | 39 | 59 | 24 |
| Seven Bridges Cabin | 66 | 10 | 59 | 34 | 5 |
| Hyde St Park | 44 | 7 | 30 | 19 | 14 |
| Birding spot near Kalkaska | 50 | 0 | 44 | 28 | 4 |