Birding Opportunities Abound in Michigan State Parks, Trails and Natural Areas

By Vanessa Torres

MIchigan -(Ammoland.com)- Spring means bird migration, and that makes for prime birding opportunities in Michigan’s woods and waters.

The Department of Natural Resources has pulled together some tips on enjoying this special time of year in state parks, trails and natural areas:

• May is the best month to be on the lookout for colorful warblers (more than 40 species of warbler have been observed in Michigan). Songbird (passerine) migration peaks in mid-May in southern Michigan and shortly afterward in northern parts of the state.
• Watch the weather. Strong southerly winds can result in good overnight flights of birds (most passerines migrate at night – in fact, in a dark campground, birders might even be able to hear the flight calls and see birds passing in front of the moon). When southerly winds run into storm fronts at night, this can create “fall-out” conditions where migrating birds are forced to land. Fall-out can result in heavy concentrations of birds in their respective habitats.
• Use your ears. Most spring migrants can be heard singing this time of year. Once you start learning …read more

  Source:: AmmoLand