Recent Bird Sightings - Michigan

The following are both relatively rare to rare and notable bird sighting reports for Michigan over the last two weeks, drawn from eBird. Relatively rare to rare bids have an ABA rarity code of 2 to 5 (with 1 being common birds). Notable birds are those that eBird finds not normally present during the month of sighting.

Key:

Relatively rare to rare sighting.     Notable sighting.

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Rare to Relatively Rare Birds

1. Snowy Owl
   2012-02-21 - map
   1 Snowy Owl was observed on 2012-02-21 at Flower Station MI.
   
   
2. White-winged Crossbill
   2012-02-21 - map
   5 White-winged Crossbill were observed on 2012-02-21 at Boyne City MI.
   
   
3. Hoary Redpoll
   2012-02-21 - map
   1 Hoary Redpoll was observed on 2012-02-21 at Whaley Yard/Treetop Woods MI.
   
   
4. Iceland Gull
   2012-02-20 - map
   1 Iceland Gull was observed on 2012-02-20 at Manistee River channel MI.
   
   
5. Lesser Black-backed Gull
   2012-02-20 - map
   3 Lesser Black-backed Gull were observed on 2012-02-20 at Lotus Rd Mudflats MI.
   
   
6. Thayer's Gull
   2012-02-20 - map
   1 Thayer's Gull was observed on 2012-02-20 at Lotus Rd Mudflats MI.
   
   
7. Bohemian Waxwing
   2012-02-20 - map
   16 Bohemian Waxwing were observed on 2012-02-20 at Lookout Mountain MI.
   
   
8. Sharp-tailed Grouse
   2012-02-20 - map
   10 Sharp-tailed Grouse were observed on 2012-02-20 at 9 mile and Nicolet MI.
   
   
9. Northern Saw-whet Owl
   2012-02-19 - map
   1 Northern Saw-whet Owl was observed on 2012-02-19 at MacCready Reserve MI.
   
   
10. Black-backed Woodpecker
    2012-02-19 - map
    1 Black-backed Woodpecker was observed on 2012-02-19 at Baraga Plains - Little Lake MI.
    
    
11. Spruce Grouse
    2012-02-19 - map
    1 Spruce Grouse was observed on 2012-02-19 at Baraga Plains - Little Lake MI.
    
    
12. Long-eared Owl
    2012-02-18 - map
    2 Long-eared Owl were observed on 2012-02-18 at Cottonwood Park MI.
    
    
13. Eurasian Siskin
    2012-02-18 - map
    1 Eurasian Siskin was observed on 2012-02-18 at Harrisville MI.
    
    

Notable Birds

1. White-winged Crossbill
   Feb 22, 2012 - Oakland Co. - map
   1 White-winged Crossbill was observed at Bosch-Fh by Darrin OBrien on Feb 22, 2012 at 11:45 am.
   
   
2. Hoary Redpoll
   Feb 21, 2012 - Kalamazoo Co. - map
   1 Hoary Redpoll was observed at Whaley Yard/Treetop Woods by Warren Whaley on Feb 21, 2012 at 7:30 am.
   
   
3. Chipping Sparrow
   Feb 20, 2012 - Isabella Co. - map
   1 Chipping Sparrow was observed at Lot 489 by Joseph Hammerle on Feb 20, 2012 at 2:10 pm.
   
   
4. Snowy Owl
   Feb 20, 2012 - Lenawee Co. - map
   1 Snowy Owl was observed at South of M-50, east of Rixom Rd. by Nancy Bogart on Feb 20, 2012 at 2:00 pm.
   
   
5. Spotted Towhee
   Feb 20, 2012 - Huron Co. - map
   1 Spotted Towhee was observed at Grindstone City (town) by Karl Overman on Feb 20, 2012 at 1:55 pm.
   
   
6. White-winged Crossbill
   Feb 20, 2012 - Oakland Co. - map
   3 White-winged Crossbill were observed at Bosch-Fh by Darrin OBrien on Feb 20, 2012 at 11:45 am.
   
   
7. Golden Eagle
   Feb 20, 2012 - Branch Co. - map
   1 Golden Eagle was observed at Branch by FRED ZILCH on Feb 20, 2012 at 11:00 am.
   
   
8. Snowy Owl
   Feb 20, 2012 - Lenawee Co. - map
   Snowy Owl was observed at Britton by Tom Pavlik on Feb 20, 2012 at 10:30 am.
   
   
9. White-winged Crossbill
   Feb 20, 2012 - Lenawee Co. - map
   White-winged Crossbill was observed at Brookside Cemetery by Tom Pavlik on Feb 20, 2012 at 9:20 am.
   
   
10. Trumpeter Swan
    Feb 20, 2012 - Oakland Co. - map
    2 Trumpeter Swan were observed at Walled Lake by Mike Mencotti on Feb 20, 2012 at 8:30 am.
    
    
11. Snowy Owl
    Feb 19, 2012 - Lenawee Co. - map
    1 Snowy Owl was observed at Milwaukee and County Line by Gregg Perez on Feb 19, 2012 at 4:00 pm.
    
    
12. Snowy Owl
    Feb 19, 2012 - Lenawee Co. - map
    1 Snowy Owl was observed at Rixom by Gregg Perez on Feb 19, 2012 at 3:30 pm.
    
    
13. Snowy Owl
    Feb 19, 2012 - Lenawee Co. - map
    1 Snowy Owl was observed at All white Snowy Owl by Johanna Lentz on Feb 19, 2012 at 3:25 pm.
    
    
14. Snowy Owl
    Feb 19, 2012 - Lenawee Co. - map
    1 Snowy Owl was observed at Britton Snowy Owl (with barring) by Johanna Lentz on Feb 19, 2012 at 2:30 pm.
    
    
15. White-winged Crossbill
    Feb 19, 2012 - Jackson Co. - map
    White-winged Crossbill was observed at MacCready Reserve by Don Henise on Feb 19, 2012 at 2:10 pm.
    
    
16. White-winged Crossbill
    Feb 19, 2012 - Jackson Co. - map
    White-winged Crossbill was observed at MacCready Reserve by Robyn Henise on Feb 19, 2012 at 2:10 pm.
    
    
17. Snowy Owl
    Feb 19, 2012 - Lenawee Co. - map
    1 Snowy Owl was observed at Lenawee by Jeff Hollobaugh on Feb 19, 2012 at 2:00 pm.
    
    
18. White-winged Crossbill
    Feb 19, 2012 - Lenawee Co. - map
    4 White-winged Crossbill were observed at Brookside Cemetery by Jeff Hollobaugh on Feb 19, 2012 at 2:00 pm.
    
    
19. Snowy Owl
    Feb 19, 2012 - Lenawee Co. - map
    1 Snowy Owl was observed at Rixom Hwy by Myles McNally on Feb 19, 2012 at 1:30 pm.
    
    
20. Common Raven
    Feb 19, 2012 - Kent Co. - map
    1 Common Raven was observed at Fisk Knob by Caleb Putnam on Feb 19, 2012 at 1:00 pm.
    
    
21. White-winged Crossbill
    Feb 19, 2012 - Lenawee Co. - map
    11 White-winged Crossbill were observed at Brookside Cemetery by Myles McNally on Feb 19, 2012 at 1:00 pm.
    
    
22. Golden Eagle
    Feb 19, 2012 - Branch Co. - map
    2 Golden Eagle were observed at 1259 Haight Rd by FRED ZILCH on Feb 19, 2012 at 12:00 pm.
    
    
23. Tundra Swan
    Feb 19, 2012 - Livingston Co. - map
    1 Tundra Swan was observed at Portage Lake-Fox Pointe by Richard Wolinski on Feb 19, 2012 at 11:40 am.
    
    
24. Northern Pintail
    Feb 19, 2012 - Livingston Co. - map
    16 Northern Pintail were observed at Cedar Lake by Richard Wolinski on Feb 19, 2012 at 9:00 am.
    
    
25. White-winged Crossbill
    Feb 18, 2012 - Jackson Co. - map
    1 White-winged Crossbill was observed at Ella Sharp Park by Cody Porter on Feb 18, 2012 at 3:30 pm.
    
    
26. Eurasian Siskin
    Feb 18, 2012 - Alcona Co. - map
    1 Eurasian Siskin was observed at Harrisville by Frank Apsey on Feb 18, 2012 at 12:30 pm.
    
    
27. Common Raven
    Feb 18, 2012 - Muskegon Co. - map
    1 Common Raven was observed at Muskegon Wastewater System by Jonathan Lautenbach on Feb 18, 2012 at 11:35 am.
    
    
28. Common Raven
    Feb 18, 2012 - Muskegon Co. - map
    1 Common Raven was observed at Muskegon Wastewater System by Joseph Lautenbach on Feb 18, 2012 at 11:35 am.
    
    
29. Trumpeter Swan
    Feb 18, 2012 - Oakland Co. - map
    9 Trumpeter Swan were observed at Kensington Metropark (Oakland Co.) by Mike Mencotti on Feb 18, 2012 at 11:00 am.
    
    
30. White-winged Crossbill
    Feb 18, 2012 - Montcalm Co. - map
    8 White-winged Crossbill were observed at N. Bollinger Rd. by Myles McNally on Feb 18, 2012 at 10:30 am.
    
    
31. White-winged Crossbill
    Feb 18, 2012 - Lenawee Co. - map
    18 White-winged Crossbill were observed at Brookside Cemetery by Mike O'Leary on Feb 18, 2012 at 10:00 am.
    
    
32. Snow Goose
    Feb 18, 2012 - Oakland Co. - map
    1 Snow Goose was observed at 1833 Symes by Scott Jennex on Feb 18, 2012 at 9:35 am.
    
    
33. White-winged Crossbill (American)
    Feb 18, 2012 - Ingham Co. - map
    8 White-winged Crossbill (American) were observed at My Backyard by Ed Merz on Feb 18, 2012 at 9:00 am.
    
    
34. Chipping Sparrow
    Feb 18, 2012 - Isabella Co. - map
    1 Chipping Sparrow was observed at Lot 489 by Joseph Hammerle on Feb 18, 2012 at 8:10 am.
    
    
35. Snowy Owl
    Feb 17, 2012 - Lenawee Co. - map
    1 Snowy Owl was observed at Downing Road by Gregg Perez on Feb 17, 2012 at 4:30 pm.
    
    
36. Tufted Titmouse
    Feb 17, 2012 - Chippewa Co. - map
    1 Tufted Titmouse was observed at Dunbar Forest by Dan Gesualdo on Feb 17, 2012 at 2:20 pm.
    
    
37. Tufted Titmouse
    Feb 17, 2012 - Chippewa Co. - map
    1 Tufted Titmouse was observed at Dunbar Forest by Lynn G on Feb 17, 2012 at 2:20 pm.
    
    
38. Snowy Owl
    Feb 17, 2012 - Lenawee Co. - map
    1 Snowy Owl was observed at Field between Rixom and Downing by Maggie Jewett on Feb 17, 2012 at 1:45 pm.
    
    
39. Eastern Kingbird
    Feb 17, 2012 - Genesee Co. - map
    1 Eastern Kingbird was observed at Fenton Mill Pond by Adam Hoisington on Feb 17, 2012 at 12:00 am.
    
    
40. White-winged Crossbill
    Feb 17, 2012 - Montcalm Co. - map
    3 White-winged Crossbill were observed at 1 House by Caleb Putnam on Feb 17, 2012 at 12:00 am.
    
    
41. Snowy Owl
    Feb 16, 2012 - Lenawee Co. - map
    1 Snowy Owl was observed at Rixom by Gregg Perez on Feb 16, 2012 at 5:24 pm.
    
    
42. Hoary Redpoll
    Feb 16, 2012 - Washtenaw Co. - map
    1 Hoary Redpoll was observed at Gallup Park by Laurent Fournier on Feb 16, 2012 at 8:55 am.
    
    
43. Snow Goose
    Feb 16, 2012 - Saginaw Co. - map
    4 Snow Goose were observed at Shiawassee NWR by David Peters on Feb 16, 2012 at 8:30 am.
    
    
44. Northern Goshawk
    Feb 15, 2012 - Lenawee Co. - map
    1 Northern Goshawk was observed at Palmyra west by Charles Owens on Feb 15, 2012 at 1:30 pm.
    
    
45. White-winged Crossbill
    Feb 15, 2012 - Washtenaw Co. - map
    2 White-winged Crossbill were observed at Pinckney SRA - South Lake area by Allen Chartier on Feb 15, 2012 at 1:00 pm.
    
    
46. White-winged Crossbill
    Feb 15, 2012 - Oakland Co. - map
    15 White-winged Crossbill were observed at Bosch-Fh by Darrin OBrien on Feb 15, 2012 at 12:15 pm.
    
    
47. Hoary Redpoll
    Feb 15, 2012 - Emmet Co. - map
    1 Hoary Redpoll was observed at Petoskey by Steven Joyner on Feb 15, 2012 at 10:40 am.
    
    
48. Red-shouldered Hawk
    Feb 15, 2012 - Kent Co. - map
    1 Red-shouldered Hawk was observed at Home by Travis Mangione on Feb 15, 2012 at 9:00 am.
    
    
49. Gray Catbird
    Feb 14, 2012 - Wayne Co. - map
    1 Gray Catbird was observed at DRIWR - Humbug Marsh Unit by Rouge River Bird Observatory on Feb 14, 2012 at 3:45 pm.
    
    
50. Gray Catbird
    Feb 14, 2012 - Wayne Co. - map
    1 Gray Catbird was observed at Detroit River IWR -- Humbug Marsh (restricted access) by Greg Norwood on Feb 14, 2012 at 3:45 pm.
    
    
51. Field Sparrow
    Feb 14, 2012 - Lenawee Co. - map
    3 Field Sparrow were observed at Morenci Sewage Ponds by Karl Overman on Feb 14, 2012 at 2:30 pm.
    
    
52. Eurasian Siskin
    Feb 14, 2012 - Alcona Co. - map
    2 Eurasian Siskin were observed at Harrisville by Frank Apsey on Feb 14, 2012 at 1:30 pm.
    
    
53. Savannah Sparrow
    Feb 14, 2012 - Oakland Co. - map
    1 Savannah Sparrow was observed at my yard, 137 holly pines ct by Jason St. Pierre on Feb 14, 2012 at 12:00 am.
    
    
54. Snowy Owl
    Feb 13, 2012 - Lenawee Co. - map
    1 Snowy Owl was observed at Rixom and Pocklington by Gregg Perez on Feb 13, 2012 at 4:30 pm.
    
    
55. Red-headed Woodpecker
    Feb 13, 2012 - Kent Co. - map
    2 Red-headed Woodpecker were observed at Long Lake Park by Randy VanderMolen on Feb 13, 2012 at 4:00 pm.
    
    
56. White-winged Crossbill
    Feb 13, 2012 - Oakland Co. - map
    13 White-winged Crossbill were observed at Bosch-Fh by Darrin OBrien on Feb 13, 2012 at 11:50 am.
    
    
57. White-winged Crossbill
    Feb 13, 2012 - Ingham Co. - map
    12 White-winged Crossbill were observed at Dansville SGA by Thomas Wheeker on Feb 13, 2012 at 10:00 am.
    
    
58. Savannah Sparrow
    Feb 13, 2012 - Oakland Co. - map
    1 Savannah Sparrow was observed at my yard, 137 holly pines ct by Jason St. Pierre on Feb 13, 2012 at 12:00 am.
    
    
59. Northern Harrier
    Feb 12, 2012 - Luce Co. - map
    1 Northern Harrier was observed at red camp by Sarah D'Angelo on Feb 12, 2012 at 1:00 pm.
    
    
60. Savannah Sparrow
    Feb 12, 2012 - Ingham Co. - map
    1 Savannah Sparrow was observed at Turner & Meridian Roads by Shawn Loewen on Feb 12, 2012 at 1:00 pm.
    
    
61. White-winged Crossbill
    Feb 12, 2012 - Kent Co. - map
    1 White-winged Crossbill was observed at Lautenbach Stronghold by Jonathan Lautenbach on Feb 12, 2012 at 9:35 am.
    
    
62. Greater Scaup
    Feb 12, 2012 - Livingston Co. - map
    1 Greater Scaup was observed at Huron River Baseline Lake-Indian Trail by Richard Wolinski on Feb 12, 2012 at 7:50 am.
    
    
63. Eurasian Siskin
    Feb 11, 2012 - Alcona Co. - map
    1 Eurasian Siskin was observed at Harrisville by Frank Apsey on Feb 11, 2012 at 2:00 pm.
    
    
64. Field Sparrow
    Feb 11, 2012 - Jackson Co. - map
    4 Field Sparrow were observed at Wilkinson Property by Robyn Henise on Feb 11, 2012 at 12:30 pm.
    
    
65. Field Sparrow
    Feb 11, 2012 - Jackson Co. - map
    4 Field Sparrow were observed at Wilkinson Property by Don Henise on Feb 11, 2012 at 12:30 pm.
    
    
66. Blue-winged Teal
    Feb 11, 2012 - Muskegon Co. - map
    1 Blue-winged Teal was observed at Pere Marquette Park by Donald Avery on Feb 11, 2012 at 10:00 am.
    
    
67. Hoary Redpoll
    Feb 11, 2012 - Charlevoix Co. - map
    1 Hoary Redpoll was observed at Boyne City by Steven Joyner on Feb 11, 2012 at 8:45 am.
    
    
68. Chipping Sparrow
    Feb 11, 2012 - Isabella Co. - map
    1 Chipping Sparrow was observed at Lot 489 by Joseph Hammerle on Feb 11, 2012 at 7:55 am.
    
    
69. Snowy Owl
    Feb 10, 2012 - Lenawee Co. - map
    1 Snowy Owl was observed at County Line Road by Gregg Perez on Feb 10, 2012 at 4:30 pm.
    
    
70. White-winged Crossbill
    Feb 10, 2012 - Washtenaw Co. - map
    48 White-winged Crossbill were observed at Notten Rd Railroad ponds & bog by Aaron Boone on Feb 10, 2012 at 3:58 pm.
    
    
71. White-winged Crossbill
    Feb 9, 2012 - Lenawee Co. - map
    6 White-winged Crossbill were observed at Brookside Cemetery by Gregg Perez on Feb 9, 2012 at 4:00 pm.
    
    
72. Glaucous Gull
    Feb 9, 2012 - Oakland Co. - map
    1 Glaucous Gull was observed at Oakland County - M24 and Dutton Road by Jim VanAllen on Feb 9, 2012 at 2:15 pm.
    
    
73. Trumpeter Swan
    Feb 9, 2012 - Clinton Co. - map
    1 Trumpeter Swan was observed at Park Lake (Clinton Co.) by Thomas Wheeker on Feb 9, 2012 at 9:30 am.
    
    
74. Hoary Redpoll
    Feb 9, 2012 - Charlevoix Co. - map
    2 Hoary Redpoll were observed at Boyne City by Steven Joyner on Feb 9, 2012 at 9:00 am.