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Lake Lansing

42.75802 , -84.39988

United States of America (USA)

Lake Lansing is a 460 acre (almost 2 square kilometers) lake with a rich population of fish that attracts a variety of piscivorous birds. All of the lakeshore is developed except for a tiny portion of marsh and emergent vegetation on the extreme southern end. It's attractiveness to birders is primarily for spring and fall waterfowl and gulls. Nine species of gull (including Lesser Black-backed somewhat regularly) have been recorded. Grebes and loons are frequent, and many of the "sea ducks" make stops here, including Black Scoter, Surf Scoter, White-winged Scoter, and Long-tailed Duck. 189 species have been recorded at the lake and its shoreline. 

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were changed by Kirby Adams : 42.7580/-84.3999 (2022-06-08 20:33:42 )

Coordinates were changed by Kirby Adams : 42.7552/-84.4048 (2022-06-08 20:22:05 )

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 42.7601/-84.3997 (2021-01-31 20:24:53 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Lake Lansing" (2021-01-31 20:24:53 )

Edited by Kirby Adams on 2022-06-08 20:44:52
Lake Lansing is a 460 acre (almost 2 square kilometers) lake with a risch rich population of fish that attracts a variety of piscivorous birds. All of the lakeshore is developed except for a tiny portion of marsh and emergent vegetation on the extreme southern end. It's attractiveness to birders is primarily for spring and fall waterfowl and gulls. Nine species of gull (including Lesser Black-backed somewhat regularly) have been recorded. Grebes and loons are frequent, and many of the "sea ducks" make stops here, including Black Scoter, Surf Scoter, White-winged Scoter, and Long-tailed Duck. 189 species have been recorded at the lake and its shoreline. 
Edited by Kirby Adams on 2022-06-08 20:31:38
Lake Lansing is a 460 acre (almost 2 square kilometers) lake with a risch population of fish that attracts a variety of piscivorous birds. All of the lakeshore is developed except for a tiny portion of marsh and emergent vegetation on the extreme southern end. It's attractiveness to birders is primarily for spring and fall waterfowl and gulls. Nine species of gull (including Lesser Black-backed somewhat regularly) have been recorded. Grebes and loons are frequent, and many of the "sea ducks" make stops here, including Black Scoter, Surf Scoter, White-winged Scoter, and Long-tailed Duck. 189 species have been recorded at the lake and its shoreline. 

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

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  • Timing and strategy

Fall is the best time, as the lake is stopover habitat for migrating waterfowl and gulls. Local birders are often staking out the lake during the last couple of hours before sunset from October until ice-over, which is typically some time in December. Birding is typically from stationary positions on the west or north sides of the lake. A scope is extremely helpful as many of the birds will be hundred of meters out into the lake. 

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• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Kirby Adams on 2022-06-08 20:13
Fall is the best time, as the lake is stopover habitat for migrating waterfowl and gulls. Local birders are often staking out the lake during the last couple of hours before sunset from October until ice-over, which is typically some time in December. Birding is typically from stationary positions on the west or north sides of the lake. A scope is extremely helpful as many of the birds will be hundred of meters out into the lake. 
  • How to get there

The lake is easily accessible from both Marsh Road and East Lake Drive. These are both a very short distance from exit 94 on Interstate 69. 

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Kirby Adams on 2022-06-08 20:18
The lake is easily accessible from both Marsh Road and East Lake Drive. These are both a very short distance from exit 94 on Interstate 69. 

The most commonly used viewing area is from Lake Lansing Park South. This is an Ingham County park and does technically have an entrance fee. However, it is rarely collected outside of the summer months. The boat launch on the northeast side does not require any fee year-round. 

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• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
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Edited by Kirby Adams on 2022-06-08 20:16
The most commonly used viewing area is from Lake Lansing Park South. This is an Ingham County park and does technically have an entrance fee. However, it is rarely collected outside of the summer months. The boat launch on the northeast side does not require any fee year-round. 
  • Other attractions

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
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There are restrooms at Lake Lansing Park South, but they are often closed outside of the busy summer months. 

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or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Kirby Adams on 2022-06-08 20:19
There are restrooms at Lake Lansing Park South, but they are often closed outside of the busy summer months. 

The lake gets extremely busy with boat and beach traffic in the summer months and warm weekends in spring and fall. During those periods, very early morning might be the only good time to visit. 

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Kirby Adams on 2022-06-08 20:20
The lake gets extremely busy with boat and beach traffic in the summer months and warm weekends in spring and fall. During those periods, very early morning might be the only good time to visit. 
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