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Spotted Some Unfamiliar Birds In Michigan? This Might Be Why

I’ve never considered myself a bird-watching enthusiast, but I do enjoy chilling on my back porch and listening to the calming sounds of Chickadees chirping back and forth.

Spotted Some Unfamiliar Birds In Michigan? This Might Be Why

If you do the same then there’s a good chance you’ve seen some unfamiliar birds hanging out with the Chickadees.

If You’ve Spotted Some Unfamiliar Birds In Michigan This Might Be Why

If you’ve spotted some unfamiliar birds in Michigan hanging with chickadees, it might be because they are friendly birds that flock together.

Chickadees are one of the most beloved birds in Michigan, and there are two species of chickadees in Michigan:

The Black-Capped Chickadee.

And The Boreal Chickadee.

These birds are often described as cute and friendly, and they are known for their distinctive calls and songs.

What Unfamiliar Birds Can Be Seen With Chickadees?

Juliet Berger, president of Washtenaw Audubon Society and an ornithologist with Ann Arbor’s Natural Area Preservation division Migratory Birds told Mlive:

birds such as Warblers will often seek out the company of chickadees while on their journeys south for the winter. For these feathered travelers, chickadees are a bit like helpful guides: They know their areas well, but unlike other local birds, they aren’t territorial.

 

Blackburnian Warblers

Cape May Warblers

Tennessee Warblers

Bay-breasted Warblers

Black-and-White Warblers

American Redstarts

Flycatchers

Tanagers

Vireos

Looks like I need to run out and buy some bird seed and see who shows up in my backyard.

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