Where to see a Purple Finch in Michigan

The Purple Finch is regularly recorded in the counties of 126 Michigan state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:

1. Au Sable State Forest
2. Benzie State Park
3. Wilson State Park
4. Bewabic State Park
5. Gladwin State Park
6. Harrisville State Park
7. Iron Range State Forest
8. Michigamme State Forest
9. Houghton Lake State Forest
10. South Higgins Lake State Park
11. Golden Lake State Recreation Area
12. Holland State Park
13. Grand Haven State Park
14. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
15. Tahquamenon Falls State Park
16. Mackinac Island State Park
17. Brimley State Park
18. De Tour State Park
19. Straits State Park
20. Mishwabic State Forest
21. Copper Country State Forest
22. Lime Island State Recreation Area
23. Hartwick Pines State Park
24. Higgins Lake State Forest
25. North Higgins Lake State Park

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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