Thursday, March 17, 2022

Golden Eagle, Northern Harriers, Etc.

March 17 Email:

I saw the Golden Eagle and several Northern Harriers out at the Wastewater Wednesday evening.  Also lots of Kildeer, several Eastern Meadowlarks and a couple Eastern Bluebirds.

- Don Neumann

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

White-winged Crossbills


There was a large flock of White-winged Crossbills on Ensley Road between Ellis and Hile Roads. 

- Charlie DeWitt

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Waterfowl Reported This Morning

March 15 Email:

Hello Ric, there are many waterfowl on Swanson Road south of Heights-Ravenna Road this morning: Canada, Snow, Ross’s, Cackling, and Greater White-fronted Geese.

- Mike Boston

Saturday, March 12, 2022

Meadowlark at the Wastewater

Photo by Carol DeWitt
While driving around the dry cells at the wastewater, Carol and I spotted this Eastern Meadowlark.

- Charlie DeWitt

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Raptor Program In Grand Haven March 15

The Owashtanong Island (Grand Haven) Audubon Society is hosting a raptor program March 15.  Details here.

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Muskegon Channel 03/05/2022


A little late but I saw a Horned Grebe, Pied-billed Grebe, White-winged Scoter and Ring-necked Duck at the Muskegon channel on Saturday

- Chas

Friday, March 4, 2022

Killdeer at Muskegon County Wastewater


There were two Killdeer at the Muskegon County Wastewater yesterday.  They were by the observatory.

- Charlie DeWitt

Thursday, March 3, 2022

New App for Michigan Birders

A new app is being launched in Michigan called “Discord.”  Its goal is to create a more consistent way to communicate both rare bird alerts and chat among Michigan birders at both the county and the state levels.  If you are interested in joining, visit the App Store or Google Play and get the free app.  Then email Ric Pedler or Beth Miller and they will send you an invitation to join:

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Red-Shouldered Hawk Is Back

Our Red-shouldered Hawk is back this morning, screaming and flying all around the neighborhood.  :-)