Fall Migration SW Michigan 2021

September 21, 2021 0 Comments

I look forward to the month of September almost as much as the month of May for the exact same reason: Songbird Migration! In May, many species are in colorful breeding plumage. In Fall, some of these species lose the bright colors in favor of more subdued camouflage. I always enjoy the challenge of identifying …

Willets and Whimbrels

July 21, 2021 0 Comments

I’m just going to come out and say it. I am a sucker for shorebirds. The more time I spend with them, the more I enjoy them. When the forests and wetlands of Michigan are teeming with mosquitos and Deer Flies, the beaches that may offer a sandpiper or two are relatively free of bloodsucking …

VBBT – South Haven Beaches and Black River Channel

January 22, 2021 2 Comments

Hello readers! I am very excited to bring the second installment of the the Van Buren Birding Trail! If you are a first time reader of my blog, I have recently started a sizable project to bring detailed information about Van Buren County’s best birding locations. I am hoping to increase the awareness of Van …

VBBT – Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery

January 16, 2021 0 Comments

Hello readers! It has taken me longer to publish my first blog in a series called Van Buren Birding Trail. I had the post nearly finished, then scrapped the entire thing and started over. Moving forward, they should be easier to publish. How I wanted the information presented was my largest hurdle. The list is …