The Biggest Week In American Birding - May 2024

The book "A Season on the Wind" by Kenn Kaufman beautifully paints the picture of how and why this week in May is so exciting . . . At a minimum, I recommend reading chapters 12 - 16 to understand why the lakeshore habitat between Toledo and Sandusky is so incredibly important for migratory birds and magical for the people who are lucky enough to catch a glimpse of them as they pass through. This year, I was really stuck by how brilliantly bright the colors are on these birds. The pictures don't quite do these birds justice. During the week I visited the favorites: Magee Marsh, Howard Marsh, Oak Openings, Pearson Metro Park, and Maumee Bay State Park. And I also explored some new areas including Sheldon Marsh and Pipe Creek.