New to Birdwatching (2 Viewers)

[Rennerr]

Hello, I’m new to birdwatching and am here to look for tips. I live in Michigan in the Battle Creek area and am hoping to see as many Michigan natives as possible. I plan to check back here to see if there are hot spots for some of the less common birds.

Thanks!

 

[01101001]

Hello and welcome to the forum! Have you tried https://ebird.org/hotspots#more-map-options? Please check out Category:Michigan - BirdForum Opus as well for a rather glowing profile of the state.

EDIT Here's some information about a major spring birding festival in northwestern Ohio and some discussion about it: The Biggest Week in American Birding, Alternatives to Magee Marsh.

 

[delia todd]

Hi Rennerr and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum. I hope you enjoy your visits.

 

[Chris G6 UXU]

Hello and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.

 

[Lisa W]

Hi, welcome to the forum. 01101001 gave some good ideas up above.

 

[KC Foggin]

Welcome aboard Rennerr and enjoy yourself.

 

[01101001]

EDIT Here's some information about a major spring birding festival in northwestern Ohio and some discussion about it: The Biggest Week in American Birding, Alternatives to Magee Marsh.

For a full map of bird festivals in the US click here: Birding Festivals and Events.