Did you know that our public lands are some of the best places to go birding in Michigan? This month is one of the most exciting during spring migration, as small, gemlike birds called warblers and other songbirds arrive in great numbers. Learn more about which bird species to expect and where to find them.

Join MI Birds and DNR at an event near you! Look for spring migrants on an immersive bird walk, attend a public open house or join us for a webinar from wherever you are!

May 17: Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area open house - Bay County

May 17: Pointe Mouillee State Game Area open house - Wayne County

May 18: Portage Marsh birding tour - Delta County

June 8: Harsens Island at St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area open house - St. Clair County

June 13: Demystifying Michigan State Game Areas: Gourdneck State Game Area webinar – Online, wherever you are

MI Birds is a public outreach and education program created by Audubon Great Lakes and the Michigan DNR. Birders and hunters share similar conservation values, but rarely cross paths. MI Birds aims to bridge the divide and increase and deepen Michiganders' engagement in the understanding, care and stewardship of public lands that are important for birds and communities.