In summer 2021, the birding community in Michigan and nearby states were delighted to view a Roseate Spoonbill in southeast Michigan.
I know, I was one of them!
The pink wading bird seen in Saline, Michigan for several days in July 2021 was a first state record.
And two years later, another Roseate Spoonbill has turned up in southeast Michigan.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Another Roseate Spoonbill Finds Its Way to Michigan
At the end of the year, birders commonly list their top sightings for the year.
And this year was an exciting year for me!
Shorebirds, a raptor enjoying the plentiful cicadas, and an unexpected large wading bird made my list of top bird sightings.
It was hard to rank which bird was more thrilling to find, so I’ve listed my top birds in chronological order.
Continue reading Top Bird Sightings for 2021
After a long day of rain, imagine you’re out with your fiance at a nearby marsh when you spot an unusual colored bird.
A large pink wading bird.
A Roseate Spoonbill.
In Michigan.
That’s not usual.
In the United States, the Roseate Spoonbill is usually found in the southeast. Almost a thousand miles away.
But that’s what a local couple found in Saline, Michigan this weekend. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Roseate Spoonbill, Rare Bird and First State Record for Michigan