They aren’t the flashiest of birds, but they are harbingers of spring in Michigan. Keep your eyes and ears open for red-winged blackbirds, sandhill cranes, Canada geese and turkey vultures. These ...

For proof that the seasons are truly changing, just listen for the unmistakable song of the red-winged blackbird. After spending the colder months living in the southern U.S., these boldly colored ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Join the Michigan Bluebird Society for the 2025 Spring Bluebird Festival on March 15 to celebrate and learn about the Eastern Bluebird. The group will be returning to the Prince ...

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 hummingbirds ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Spring bird migration is underway. It's the time of year when birds that fly south for the winter come back up north to expand their families, helping ensure the survival of ...

GRAND RAPID, Mich — At this point, I think everyone knows about bird flu. We know it’s causing a problem with chickens and can be an issue with wild birds like ducks and geese. But as the spring ...

As spring begins, so does a fresh song at daybreak, unique to the season. Just before the sun rises, birds start singing their melodies, creating a chirpy symphony. “It's the epitome of spring,” says ...