Winter in Michigan is a great time to go birding. While many of our summer species have headed for warmer places to spend the winter, for a number of species, Michigan is their warm place. Northern forest and tundra species, like this northern hawk owl (pictured) and the snowy owl, make special appearances in Michigan during the winter months. Some of our summer residents stick around in the chilly weather but change their summer finery for more muted winter colors, which makes for plenty of fun challenges in winter birding. Find birding trails and winter birding opportunities.