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• #PREY TREASURE HUNT MAP ANALYSIS CODE#

In some years they may stay north above the lower 48 States in Canada and Alaska for the whole winter. Who knows what owls could be hiding somewhere in our area?įinch species are irregular migrants and tend to migrate based on food availability from cone crops and fruit trees. But sometimes these species show up later in the winter. Unfortunately, Great Gray Owls and Gyrfalcons have been absent this year with no reports so far.Marie fishing for salmon out on the river. Adult birds can be viewed at the powerhouse in Sault Ste. And a large nest is active again just northwest of Pickford. Well over 25 birds at a time can be seen at the Dafter Landfill. Bald Eagles are present, and in general are one of the most numerous raptors here in the winter.In Rudyard up to 16 individual owls have been reported on one eBird list. Marie on 5 Mile Road between east of M129 and in Rudyard on Centerline Road. Some particular areas to keep an eye out include Pickford near the intersection of 23 Mile Road and on Steele Road, south of Sault Ste. Numbers are solid this year with birds present in the Sault, Rudyard, and Pickford. Locations to check include 10 mile road between M129 and I75, Riverside Drive between 9 mile and 11 mile roads, the Rudyard Loop and the Pickford Owl Loop on Hancock Road.Ī Snowy Owl in Pickford, Mich. Rough-legged Hawks of a variety of color morphs are present in high numbers this year, particularly in Sault Township south of the city of Sault Ste.The bird is active and can be seen hunting and eating often. All property is private here so keep to the roads only. Park on only one side of the road and do not block driveways. This bird is a beautiful creature! Please be careful as this is a slightly busier road. Often it is found perched on top of utility poles alongside the road and behind an old falling down house with a green truck in front. A Northern-Hawk Owl has been present on Riverside Drive between 9 and 10 mile roads.

An enigmatic yet cooperative Northern Hawk Owl has been the start of the show the last few weeks. Majestic Snowy Owls have been around in decent numbers too. The most prevalent raptor so far this winter has been the magnificent Rough-legged Hawk. OK, so let's get into it! Owls and other raptors These ethics guidelines serve as a great baseline for all birders to follow.

#PREY TREASURE HUNT MAP ANALYSIS CODE#

To read more on birding ethics check out the American Birding Associations Code of Ethics page. If a bird is looking at you, with wide eyes or changes posture, you are most likely too close. Especially with owls and other raptors keep a distance from them, or bird from your car which often acts as a blind. When encountering birds, keep a respectful distance. If you are birding near private property, make sure to be respectful and friendly and if a local resident questions what you are doing use the opportunity to explain the joys of birding. Follow traffic laws and park in areas where you do not block traffic.

Please remember to be respectful of both the birds, private property, and the law. Some forested areas like Hulbert Bog and Dunbar Park are better to view by walking around outside your car, but most open areas are best viewed from the car with only brief scanning stops. It’s a good idea to get out of the car regularly to scan (and listen) for birds. If you stay in your car the whole time, you are likely to miss many individual birds. You often drive slowly through back roads and pull over to get out to look and listen. When it comes to winter birding in the Eastern UP, most birding is done via driving along various routes through habitat targeting specific species. This map will help orient you to the area and give you lots of good info for birding the area! Birding tips Before you read the update, check out the EUP Winter Birding Map. Birding is both a personal interest of mine, and an area I work in on as an extension educator with Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University.

Many local Christmas Bird Counts took place and December birding has been great! This report does not necessarily encompass everything that has been seen, but I do my best to make it as comprehensive as possible. Welcome to this new year’s edition of the Eastern UP Winter Birding Round Up! This is a summary of bird happenings in Chippewa County and the surrounding area gathered from my own birding adventures, personal conversations with local birders, Facebook, eBird, emails and more.