MICHIGAN — Peak bird migration is underway across Michigan and the broader United States this weekend, with more than 600 million migrating birds expected over the next three nights nationwide and over 11 million estimated across Michigan alone. Estimated bird counts for the state sit at 6.7 million on the night of May 21 and 5.0 million on May 22, with May 23 still to be determined. A Lights Out Alert is now in effect statewide, urging all residents to dim or turn off non-essential outdoor lighting from 11PM to 6AM to help protect birds during this critical migration window.
Over 11 Million Birds Forecast Across Michigan During Peak Migration This Weekend
Michigan is sitting at the center of one of the most significant bird migration events of the season, with estimated nightly totals reaching 6.7 million birds on May 21 and 5.0 million on May 22. The entire state map is highlighted at peak migration level, meaning both the Upper and Lower Peninsula are fully within the active migration corridor this weekend…