| State Bird: American Robin
State Checklists: Michigan Audubon NPWRC Bird Checklists - Michigan
Species Seen in Michigan: 430
State Ornithological Society: Michigan Birds Record Committee
Rare Bird Alerts: (616) 471-4919 Statewide (248) 477-1360 Detroit (795) 256-2790 Sault Ste. Marie Transcripts
Electronic Mailing Lists: Discussion about birds in SE Michigan. send a blank message to lyris@listserver.itd.umich.edu with the following subject line: SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
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Maps: Michigan Maps
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Birding Links for Michigan: Birding Festivals Michigan Birding Saginaw Bay Birding Northern Michigan Birding Rouge River Bird Observatory Kirtland's Warbler Page Southeast Michigan Birding Wings Over Michigan University of Michigan - Zoology - Bird Division Point Pelee National Park (A short drive from Michigan) Michigan Land Conservancies and Nature Centers Hot Spots Upper Peninsula Saginaw Bay Best Birding Locations US Fish & Wildlife Service Refuges - Michigan
Michigan Organizations: Michigan Audubon Society The Nature Conservancy - Michigan
Pete Thayer's Favorite Hot Spots: Lake Erie Metropark 42.07 N 83.19 W This is a wonderful spot for raptors in the fall. They come around the western end of Lake Erie and fly right over your head! The Point Mouillee State Game Area is just south of here. The wetlands and marshes are good for rails, gulls, wading birds and shorebirds, especially during migration.
Mio / Grayling 44.40 N 84.08 W This is where you must go if you want to see the Kirtland's Warbler. Visit from mid-May to late June. This rare warbler nests only in young Jack Pines.
Sault St. Marie 46.48 N 84.30 W A winter visit should add some new birds to your life list! Great Gray Owls, Snowy Owls, Sharp-tailed Grouse and Snow Buntings can be found by driving through the open country south of town. A Gyrfalcon is regularly seen on the electric power plant roof near the canal locks. Watch for Bohemian Waxwings in residential areas.
Whitefish Point 46.46 N 84.58 W April is the time to look for winter specialties and early spring migrants. Loons, Winter Wrens, Evening Grosbeaks, Gray Jays and much more. Stay in Paradise -- with 30 foot snow piles along main street.
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