Birding
Huron County is a fantastic spot for bird watching. The county is home to a variety of habitats including wetlands, forests, and shoreline along Lake Huron, which can attract a diverse range of bird species.
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Port Crescent State Park
Port Crescent State Park is Huron County's best known birding location. It is well known for observing raptors during their migration with a dedicated raptor observation deck. The park is also excellent for water birds and passerines. Its unique location at the tip of the Thumb means that good numbers of birds collect here in spring and fall.
Birding
Dark Sky Lodge
A stay at Dark Sky Lodge includes a monocular & Autobahn field guide to go birding on the onsite trails. Eagles & hawks are fairly common to see here.
Huron County Nature Center
A variety of habitats makes it an ideal location to spot a diverse collection of birds.
Port Crescent State Park
The raptor viewing platform is a great place to view predator species, but the lake & forest also bring many other birds to the park.
Tuscola/Huron Birding Trail
Use this map from the Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy to plan your birding trip to Port Austin.
Sleeper State Park
Another great place to view a wide variety of birds. Waterfowl and songbirds love the abundant habitat that provides them food & shelter.
Lighthouse County Park
Another great shoreline area for observing local and migrating bird species.
Eagle Bay
Port Austin Harbor
Need a Place to Stay?
Check out our lodging section to find a place to crash during your birding trip to the Port Austin area.