Birders Rush to West Michigan After Rare Bird Alert

News of a rare bird sighting in Michigan is creating quite the buzz, with birders and photographers flocking to the area to catch a glimpse for themselves.

Here’s everything we know about this rare raptor sighting in Michigan so far, and what to look out for in your own backyard:

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Michiganders should keep their eyes on the skies. It’s prime Bald Eagle viewing season in the Great Lakes as they migrate north for breeding, and now the Michigan Audubon has confirmed a rare Crested Caracara in central Michigan.

While the Crested Caracara may look similar to an eagle and is often referred to as the “Mexican Eagle”, it is actually a falcon. As All About Birds describes,…

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