The large, black-necked Canada goose with its signature white chinstrap mark is a familiar sight across Michigan. These birds make a mass ... especially if there’s water nearby.

Two pairs of Michigan bald eagles are ... the Great Lakes and other bodies of water. The large raptors — which just officially became the U.S. national bird — build some of the biggest ...

The massive die-off is believed to be from the ongoing bird flu outbreak ... ice along Lake Michigan, which has opened up new areas of water, likely contributed to the large number washing ...

This week, birdwatchers have a good chance of spotting birds that are headed back up north after the winter, including ...

State officials offered the following tips to prevent the spread of bird flu and protect Michigan’s domestic birds, whether it’s among a few backyard birds or a large commercial flock ...

early water birds can be seen. Canada geese and trumpeter swans are here to take advantage of these water sites. Both of these large water birds are also very loud and it is often hard not to ...

Michigan is welcoming hummingbirds for the season as they arrive from their winter homes. An interactive map traces the spring 2025 migration north of the birds. The annual migration of ...