Oakland County Parks land support significant diverse and rare wildlife populations including state and federal threatened species. Wildlife staff monitor native and non-native wildlife populations, habitat and infrastructure to ensure conditions that allow native populations to thrive.  Additionally, our wildlife staff oversee management of nuisance native species such as beaver, Canada goose and white-tailed deer populations through hunting and trapping programs that protect both patrons, natural resources and wildlife populations. Wildlife staff work to educate the public on wildlife to reduce negative impacts in our community and on our wildlife populations.

Oakland County Parks do not accept emergency wildlife.

Bird City Michigan designation

Michigan Audubon recently designated Oakland County as the first Bird City Michigan community of  2026. By focusing on habitat, threats, public engagement, and sustainability, the county is restoring much of its 7,000 acres of parkland into a sanctuary for the health and well-being of its 1.3 million residents

More than 100 species of birds have been observed in Oakland County. To see the incredible diversity of bird species Oakland County and the Oakland Bird Alliance are working to protect, you can click to explore this gallery checklist of birds found throughout Oakland County.

Oakland County's Bird City application serves as a free resource for other Michigan communities, and can be viewed at birdcity.org/michigan/oakland-county.

Learn More

• Beavers Wildlife Info. Card
• Coyotes Wildlife Info. Card
• Deer Wildlife Info. Card
• Geese Wildlife Info. Card
• Mute Swans Wildlife Info. Card
• Wildlife Incidents Info. Card
• Hunting FAQs
• Native Pollinators Info. Card
• Butterflies Checklist
• Birds Checklist