Michigan Audubon Society
Birding Hot Spots
Muskegon Wastewater Management System
Muskegon County operates a huge, 11,000 acre, Wastewater Management System that is one of the best birding sites in the state. If the name didn"t alert you, be prepared for a fragrant visit. This site is home to huge numbers of waterfowl and gulls during migration and also attracts large numbers of shorebirds. In the fields used as spraying areas you can find raptors and open-country birds. Many rarities are often found here. While you're in the area, check out the nearby Muskegon State Game Area.
*Special Note: you must obtain a permit from the Administration Office as you drive into the facility. The office is closed on weekends so a permit must be obtained in advance.
Contact: 231-724-3440 or visit http://muskegoncountywastewater.com/.
Location: Approximately nine miles east of U.S. 31, southeast of Muskegon. Find the Muskegon Wastewater Management System.
