The Keweenaw Peninsula attracts many visitors, from those on legs to those flapping their wings.
As spring approaches, the Copper Country will see many birds begin to return to the region. The popular hobby of bird watching, as well as local groups such as the Brockway Mountain Hawk Watch, show the community’s passion for avian activity.
Recently, Houghton became one of the Bird City Network’s most northern communities to earn recognition. The honor recognizes the city’s support of bird-friendly spaces, location along the Great Lakes migration corridor and birding groups. Houghton was able to gain the Cird City recognition with partnership between the city, Copper Country Bird Club, Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area, Keweenaw Land Trust, Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition, the Keweenaw Wild Bird REC, Keweenaw Wild Ones Chapter, Michigan Technological University, The Nature Conservancy, and Visit Keweenaw.
In honor of the city’s Bird City certification, Keweenaw Wild Ones has a special giveaway available that will support local pollinators such as hummingbirds. The giveaway will provide a limited number of free garden beds to Copper Country residents.
The contest will remain open until May 15. More information about Keweenaw Wild Ones is available online. Learn more about the Bird City Network here.
