During migration, especially over water and in low light, birds can detect polarized light, which allows them to know where the sun is even after sunset or before dawn. That means they can maintain a ...

This week at Crossroads, we wrap up the final school field trips of the academic year. But learning doesn’t stop then.

A rare Brown Pelican was rescued from the Saginaw River in Michigan after being found tangled in fishing gear, surprising local birdwatchers.

Birding and bird ID come hand in hand, but for some beginners, it can be tricky to learn differences between bird species. This Merlin bird ID app can help.

Two apps were recommended as essential: eBird and the Merlin Bird ID. Both apps are associated with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Merlin has a cost, but a free trial period. Meanwhile ...

Merlin Bird ID or Audubon Bird Guide. This event is presented in partnership with MI Birds, a public outreach and education program created by Audubon Great Lakes and the Michigan DNR. MI Birds ...

A spiffy new discovery in your inbox every Wednesday! The app you need is called Merlin Bird ID , and it’s created by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology at Cornell University. It’s ...

NORTHERN MICHIGAN, (WPBN/WGTU)— As Northern Michigan nears the peak of bird migration season, bird watchers are gearing up for a prime time to observe the return of their favorite spring and ...

Results are placed on eBird (an online bird reporting tool) or Merlin (a smartphone bird identification app) checklists. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The event is held ...

is it safe for people to fill up their wild bird feeders this spring? Experts from Michigan State University, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan Audubon agree that most ...

RAIN COMING UP ON WEATHERWATCH 12. ALL RIGHT. THANKS, JUNEAU. AND TONIGHT, MORE DEAD BIRDS LINED LAKE MICHIGAN. 12 NEWS CREWS FOUND AT LEAST THREE AT GRANT PARK IN SOUTH MILWAUKEE AND AS 12 NEWS ...