Grayling, Michigan May 2025

I made a special trip up to Grayling, Michigan to see and photograph the Kirtland's Warbler. This handsome bird was removed from the endangered species list in 2019, and the population continues to recover. During my stay, I camped at Hartwick Pines State Park. I was surprised to see that Rose-breasted Grosbeaks were as common as seeing an American Robin at home! In addition to birding at Hartwick Pines and the Huron-Manistee National Forest, I took a day trip over to Sleeping Bear Dunes, one of my happy places!