Jan 9, 2025 · The Finch Research Network released their Winter Finch forecast some time ago and predicted fairly low numbers of most finches for the Eastern Great Lakes. Strong Mountain Ash crops in the Boreal forest appear to be keeping many finches further north, but a slow trickle of some are in the area.

Mar 25, 2021 · Fumee Lake Natural Area, in the central U.P., has both swampland and hardwood forests. This makes it home to a variety of ducks, swans, finches and wood warblers. View these locations on a map or check out more birdwatching spots in the Upper Peninsula.

A popular place amongst bird watchers is Michigan is the Eastern Upper Peninsula. There have also been various sightings of finches here. If you want to learn more about these finches and how you might attract them to your garden, simply read below for some fun finch facts.

Birding Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is a birders’ paradise The U.P. is on the migratory bird path, making it an exciting place to see nearly 400 different species including such rarities as boreal owls, jaegers and Kirtland’s warblers.

Finches are one of North America’s most well-known bird species. They can be small with delicate pointed beaks, or stocky with thick conical beaks. Many species have cheerful songs, colorful …

Nov 19, 2022 · Even more unusual, a flock of Bohemian waxwings — not a finch but very much a winter season bird in this region — swooped into a neighbors’ crabapple tree to feed Monday afternoon.

Apr 17, 2024 · Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is an ideal destination for birding. What makes this area so perfect for birdwatching is the changing seasons, variety of habitats, the extensive shoreline along three of the Great Lakes and the wealth of publicly accessible land.

May 5, 2023 · Upper Michigan boasts a diverse array of bird species, adapting to its rich, varied habitats. Prominently, the Gray Jay, commonly seen in coniferous forests, interacts closely …

This checklist includes all 406 species observed within Michigan’s Upper Peninsula as of 1 January 2021 that are acceptable by Michigan Bird Records Committee standards. Species that have nested in the U.P. are italicized.

Mar 22, 2023 · In this article, we explore 23 must-see birds found in Michigan, each with its own unique characteristics and behaviors that make them truly one-of-a-kind. So, grab your binoculars and join us on a journey to discover the winged wonders of the Great Lakes State.