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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]