Birding spots · Michigan
Best Birding Spots in Newaygo County, Michigan
Emerald Lake leads Newaygo County's birding spots with 87 species reported, best in spring. 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Lake | 87 | 9 | 72 | 57 | 15 |
| Loda Lake | 83 | 0 | 62 | 65 | 7 |
| Kimble County Park | 79 | 26 | 29 | 44 | 25 |
| Newaygo State Park (leased from Consumer's Energy) | 64 | 0 | 40 | 42 | 18 |
| Birding spot near Newaygo | 70 | 5 | 55 | 36 | 30 |
| Birding spot near Fremont | 68 | 2 | 55 | 24 | 15 |