Photo of the Week: Kirtland’s Warbler

Small grayish bird with white eye ring, black streaks on a yellow breast, and black legs pauses in the wood mulch as it forages for food. The bird is in profile, facing left.

When news spread about a rare bird found in downtown Detroit two days ago, the southeast Michigan birding community was delighted.

I know, I was one of them!

A Kirtland’s Warbler was found in downtown Detroit, very close to Comerica Park where the Detroit Tigers play.

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