https://www.wcmu.org/tags/birds Birds en-US Copyright Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/conserving-wetlands-could-save-michigan-birds-experts-say A recent report shows bird populations are continuing to decline, and one third of birds need immediate conservation action. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/conserving-wetlands-could-save-michigan-birds-experts-say Emma George-Griffin https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-13/winter-birdwatching-in-michigan-helps-scientists-fill-gaps-in-avian-research Despite winter seeming bleak, the season offers birdwatchers the chance to see visitors like purple finch — and opportunities to help researchers learn more about birds. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:38:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-13/winter-birdwatching-in-michigan-helps-scientists-fill-gaps-in-avian-research Victoria Witke https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-30/big-rapids-becomes-latest-michigan-community-to-earn-bird-city-title Big Rapids is one of five inaugural Bird Cities in Michigan. Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-30/big-rapids-becomes-latest-michigan-community-to-earn-bird-city-title Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-20/northern-michigan-wildlife-rescue-sees-record-number-of-injured-animals The Association to Rescue Kritters, or ARK, of St. Helen say many of the birds of prey are testing positive for high lead contamination. Officials say it's most likely from eating deer remains or fish with lead fragments left behind from bullets or fishing lures. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-20/northern-michigan-wildlife-rescue-sees-record-number-of-injured-animals Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-27/3-6-million-michigan-birds-on-the-move-south-heres-how-to-track-them Cooler temperatures this week are giving Michiganders a break from air conditioning and a chance to pull out their fall sweatshirts. For birds, it’s migration time — with more than 3.6 million birds moving across the state last night. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:36:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-27/3-6-million-michigan-birds-on-the-move-south-heres-how-to-track-them Maxwell Howard https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-10/researchers-ask-michiganders-to-keep-an-eye-out-for-evening-grosbeaks The Evening Grosbeak, once a frequent visitor to backyard feeders, has now lost almost 90% of its population in Northern America. Researchers want to know why. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:03:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-10/researchers-ask-michiganders-to-keep-an-eye-out-for-evening-grosbeaks Jozef Korzeniewski https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-20/west-coast-hummingbird-generates-buzz-in-northern-michigan A northern Michigan homeowner was surprised to see a hummingbird at his feeder in the middle of winter. But the intrigue only increased when the little bird turned out to be a species that's native to the West Coast. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:59:15 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-20/west-coast-hummingbird-generates-buzz-in-northern-michigan Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/show/from-the-ground-up/2024-05-11/for-the-birds You can attract birds to your yard with native plants! Martha Holzheuer from Native Niche in Midland tells us how. Sat, 11 May 2024 13:40:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/show/from-the-ground-up/2024-05-11/for-the-birds Judy Wagley https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-29/a-local-business-is-closing-down-after-manistee-banned-bird-feeders-downtown Nicole Bromley says she's been feeding birds in downtown Manistee for 13 years and hasn't had any problems — until recently. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:18:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-29/a-local-business-is-closing-down-after-manistee-banned-bird-feeders-downtown Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-10/oscoda-lapwing-confirmed-as-first-in-north-america-mystery-still-unsolved A lost, tropical bird made a home for itself in northern Michigan more than a year ago. Now, the unusual visitor is the first confirmed record of the species in North America. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 19:44:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-10/oscoda-lapwing-confirmed-as-first-in-north-america-mystery-still-unsolved Teresa Homsi