Where to see a Swainson's Thrush in Michigan

The Swainson's Thrush is regularly recorded in the counties of 111 Michigan state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:

1. Kalkaska State Forest
2. Houghton Lake State Forest
3. South Higgins Lake State Park
4. Muskallonge Lake State Park
5. Lake Superior State Forest
6. Tahquamenon River State Forest
7. Van Buren State Park
8. Van Buren Trail State Park
9. Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
10. Fort Custer State Park
11. Lake Gogebic State Park
12. Cheboygan State Park
13. Seven Lakes State Park
14. Aloha State Park
15. Ogemaw State Forest
16. Burt Lake State Park
17. Mackinaw State Forest
18. Dodge No. 4 State Park
19. Black Lake State Forest
20. Orchard Beach State Park
21. Michilimackinac State Park
22. Holly State Recreation Area
23. Wetzel State Recreation Area
24. Highland State Recreation Area
25. Pinckney State Recreation Area

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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