US-MI-Platte+Lake--Deadstream+Rd.+access


 * =Birding in Michigan=

Benzie County
=Platte Lake--Deadstream Road Access= Deadstream Road Honor, MI 49640 [|Sleeping Bear Birding Trail: Benzie Bonus Loop web site] [|Platte Lake--Deadstream Road Access map]

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Platte Lake--Deadstream Rd. access
Coordinates: 44.6849506, -86.0621348 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Platte Lake--Deadstream Road Access
The best birding is along the eastern side of the lake, which is adjacent to a large cedar swamp. In the southeast corner the lake empties into the Dead Stream, which flows south under Deadstream Road and into the Platte River. For paddlers, May through September (there are duck hunters along the eastern end of the lake in October) is the best time to visit. The lake generally freezes over in December and opens back up in March or April. When the lake is partially frozen, it is an excellent place to find both immature and adult eagles feeding. As many as 20 have been seen at one time on the lake under such conditions.
 * Dead Stream to Little Platte Lake**

There is an active Bald Eagle nest not far from the eastern shore of the lake, and eagles can often be spotted perching in the trees overlooking the lake. Continuing south along the shore there are several inlets where ducks are often found. There is also a large cluster of water lilies offering good habitat for herons (and, at times, River Otter). Common Loons can generally be found on the lake in the spring and summer. In addition to offering a nice variety of birds, the Dead Stream is a good place to see spring plants such as blue flag and the striking (and carnivorous) northern pitcher plant.

Birding here is very similar to Little Platte Lake, but with less natural habitat. The best birding is at the southeast end of the lake, which is adjacent to a cedar swamp. For paddlers, May through September is the best time to visit. From [|Sleeping Bear Birding Trail: Dead Stream to Platte Lakes web site]
 * Dead Stream to Big Platte Lake**

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