MI Birds

Aims to increase all Michiganders' engagement in the understanding, care, and stewardship of #publiclands that are important for #birds and people.

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The Spotted Sandpiper is a shoreline standout with its teetering walk & bold chest spots during breeding season! Look for this speckled shorebird along lakeshores, streams and riverbanks across Michigan. It often bobs its tail as it forages—a helpful clue for ID! #BeakOfTheWeek

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A true sign of spring and summer, the Red-winged Blackbird’s unmistakable “conk-la-ree!” call rings across Michigan’s wetlands. Look and listen for them in marshes, ditches, and wet meadows throughout the state. #BeakOfTheWeek

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Cedar Waxwings are one of the few North American birds that can survive on fruit alone for extended periods. Did you know? Cedar Waxwings can sometimes get tipsy from gorging on fermented berries! ⁠#BeakOfTheWeek

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Tiny but mighty, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird is a summer favorite across Michigan! ⁠#BeakOfTheWeek

📷Ruby-throated Hummingbird, immature, feeding. Video: Shirley Donald/Audubon Photography Awards

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Uncover the story of the Black Tern. Join us, @Audubobn_gl & partners on Tues, July 1 at 1 pm ET for a free webinar to learn about the current status of this charismatic marsh bird & how we can help enhance habitats they depend on. RSVP today: https://t.co/9FjbeSqIIp

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💘 This week’s #BeakoftheWeek is the Eastern Screech-Owl, a true lovebird. Males serenade & put on a show, even slow-winking to impress a mate. 😉 If she’s smitten, they’ll preen & bond for life! Learn more: https://t.co/apQyHuRPT4 #BeakoftheWeek

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The Great Backyard Bird Count starts TOMORROW! Michigan birders, join the count Feb. 14-17 & help track bird populations. Keep an eye out for Bald Eagles, American Goldfinches, and Redheads! Ready to join the count? Learn more: https://t.co/6RcKUsCXIZ #WinterBirding

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Spring is on the way and Killdeer will soon be back in Michigan! These hardy plovers brave the chilly temps, returning to wetlands, mudflats, and even open fields far from water. Keep an ear out for their “Killdeer, killdeer!” calls. Have you spotted one? https://t.co/YCVULtWkXe

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It’s the best time of year to plan a birding trip to the Eastern Upper Peninsula. From elusive Great Gray Owls to White-winged Crossbills, there is so much to see before winter ends! Enjoy these tips on what to see and where from @MSUExtension: https://t.co/pKWYhUgWMG

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Get ready, Michigan birders! The Great Backyard Bird Count is Feb. 14-17! Spend just 15 minutes counting birds & help scientists track populations. Keep an eye out for Northern Cardinals, Trumpeter Swans, & Tufted Titmice! Join the count: https://t.co/HuDRoMVCCA #GBBC

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Meet the Bohemian Waxwing, this week’s #BeakoftheWeek! These dapper birds visit northern MI in winter and are drawn to berry-filled trees. ID them by their chestnut undertail coverts & black-and-white wing patterns—key differences from Cedar Waxwings! Have you seen one?

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Did you miss our Winter Waterfowl ID Part II webinar? Over 240 Michiganders joined us to learn about geese, swans, winter birding tips & conservation with @Audubon_GL , @DucksUnlimited, & @nature_org. Watch the recording here: https://t.co/yOREN1zl3b

Happy waterfowl watching!🦆

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Learn more about HPAI by visiting Michigan DNR’s HPAI FAQ page: https://t.co/LBbciXNKOR

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Positive cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) have been detected in Michigan domestic flocks and wild birds this winter. Follow these essential do’s and don’ts of winter bird feeding in order to keep you and your feathered friends safe: https://t.co/qZ87dAJNoh

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Positive cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) have been detected in Michigan domestic flocks and wild birds this winter. Follow these essential do’s and don’ts of winter bird feeding in order to keep you and your feathered friends safe: https://t.co/qZ87dAJNoh

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Feeling like winter will never end? We’ve got good news! Red-winged Blackbirds, which are among the first birds to return to Michigan each spring, have already been spotted in wetlands across the southern Lower Peninsula! #WetlandsWednesday

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Did you know there are seven recognized subspecies of Canada Goose?! Learn about Michigan’s geese and swans! Join us and partners @Audubon_GL, @DucksUnlimited, @nature_org this Thurs, Jan 30 for a free lunch-hour webinar at 12pm ET. RSVP required: https://t.co/SX9UMCIf12

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Join the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb 14–17! Spend 15+ minutes spotting birds anywhere and help scientists track bird populations. It’s fun, free, and for everyone! Learn more: https://t.co/HuDRoMWas8 #MIBirds #GBBC #CommunityScience

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In Part I of our winter waterfowl webinar series, Detroit Bird Alliance, @DucksUnlimited and the River Raisin Institute, dug into diving and dabbling duck identification, where to find them, and ways to help birds and their habitat. Watch Part I: https://t.co/h1GNRsS57r

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Michigan winter = weird duck time! In recognition of our quirky waterfowl, join us and partners @Audubon_GL, @DucksUnlimited and @nature_org for a free webinar on Thurs. Jan. 30 on geese and swans in our region. RSVP today: https://t.co/bst4YH2i2Z

[MI Birds @birds_mi]

Michigan winter = weird duck time! In recognition of our quirky waterfowl, join us and partners @Audubon_GL, @DucksUnlimited and @nature_org for a free webinar on Thurs. Jan. 30 on geese and swans in our region. RSVP today: https://t.co/bst4YH2i2Z

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Help birds this winter! Join the Kalamazoo Nature Center’s Winter Feeder Survey (through April). Watch your feeders, report what you see, and make a difference for Michigan’s birds! Learn more: https://t.co/TCGrB6DHrZ