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For a long time, people have been captivated by birds. Their vibrant colours and melodious songs have earned them a special place in our folklore and mythology. Spurred on by ancient tradition, the 43rd annual Kincardine Christmas Bird Count (KCBC) took place on Dec. 19, 2024.  Participants enjoyed favourable weather and the 56 species they […]

A new decades-long study found that fish-eating gulls and terns nesting on Michigan shoreline areas known to have long-standing industrial contamination reproduce less, have fewer chicks that survive, and develop […]

After reports have surfaced of dead birds on the shores of Lake Michigan, the city of South Haven, Michigan, is urging residents to leave the carcasses alone and report die-offs […]

Climate change is making it easier for Great Lakes water birds to get sick, according to a recent University of Illinois study. The study identified avian diseases in the Great […]

Despite decades-long efforts to clean up toxic hot spots along Michigan’s Great Lakes shores, a recent study shows that the health of waterbirds in some areas continues to suffer. It […]

When Lake Erie remains frozen for long periods of time, it usually means good things for creatures that depend on the lake. Read the full story by The Plain Dealer.

Toy sailboat races, singing and dancing pirates, Coastie the robot safety boat and birds of prey were just a few of the attractions that lined the dock outside Oswego, New […]

Every spring, adult midge flies emerge by the Milwaukee lakefront in giant swarms to mate, procreate and lay their eggs in Lake Michigan. Though they may be a nuisance, midges […]

More than 70 volunteers joined Save the River’s Trash Free River Days Weekend to remove 1,501 pounds of trash from the Upper St. Lawrence River last week. The volunteers retrieved […]

By Eric Freedman

Empty lots in deindustrialized cities like Detroit may contribute to bird species diversity, says a new study by researchers at MSU and Carleton University in Canada. The study is based on sound recordings collected at 110 sites in 11 Detroit neighborhoods. The study recommends that vacant land management in the city takes a balanced approach that considers the needs of both residents and birds. There are other concerns about vacant land, too, including as sites for solar arrays.