Spring bird migration in the Great Lakes

Spring bird migration in the Great Lakes

Great Lakes Now hosted a multimedia celebration of bird conservation and spring migration across the Great Lakes region last week. The virtual event showcased the short film “Birds of Paradise” from Points North and the Boardman Review, which follows a waterbird migration counter at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory near Paradise, Michigan. Read Now at Great Lakes Now.

The Hidden Bird Migration Happening Right Now (And Why Most People Miss It)

Beneath the lengthening days and burgeoning greenery of late spring, a remarkable natural phenomenon is unfolding, largely unseen and unheard by most. It is a … Read More "The Hidden Bird Migration Happening Right Now (And Why Most People Miss It)"

A Quiet Migration of Millions Is Happening Over Columbus After Sunset Each Night

While we were all watching Netflix and scrolling TikTok last night, something absolutely wild was happening in the sky above Columbus: millions of birds were flying right over your head. We’re in the thick of spring bird migration season, and thanks to radar technology and tools like BirdCast, experts are tracking massive nocturnal movements—think 200 to 300 million birds flying across the U.S. in a single night. Yes, really. Bird migration fore…