Where to see a Red-breasted Merganser in Michigan

The Red-breasted Merganser is regularly recorded in the counties of 113 Michigan state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:

  1. Fayette Historic State Park
  2. Mackinac Island State Park
  3. Cheboygan State Park
  4. Ludington State Park
  5. Port Crescent State Park
  6. Albert E. Sleeper State Park
  7. Aloha State Park
  8. Straits State Park
  9. Burt Lake State Park
  10. Mackinaw State Forest
  11. Harrisville State Park
  12. Black Lake State Forest
  13. Orchard Beach State Park
  14. Michilimackinac State Park
  15. Escanaba River State Forest
  16. Manistique River State Forest
  17. Tahquamenon Falls State Park
  18. Brimley State Park
  19. De Tour State Park
  20. Holland State Park
  21. Maybury State Park
  22. Grand Haven State Park
  23. Lime Island State Recreation Area
  24. William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor
  25. Warren Dunes State Park

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

Red-breasted Merganser in other states โ†’ ยท All Michigan state parks โ†’