Birdwatching at Eastern Michigan University

Mid-September to early October is peak season for bird fall migration in Michigan, with the BirdCast platform reporting that nearly 16 billion birds have flown across Washtenaw County. BirdCast uses weather-radar systems to track migrating birds across the United States and maintains online monitoring maps and dashboards. Another way to track the birds of Washtenaw County is to wander around Eastern Michigan University's campus. On a recent walk, staff from The Eastern Echo found numerous birds inhabiting the trees and ponds. View this gallery to see the birds they discovered.