Bird watching is one of those outdoor activities that either you get, or you don't. Those who don't get it will likely never understand the draw, while those who do get it--a growing faction--may just end up in Northwest Michigan this summer.
Excerpt: Each year, hundreds of birdwatchers migrate to the dunelands of northern Michigan with their binoculars and notebooks to enjoy the region's many birding opportunities.
This spring, they'll get a little extra help from their fellow birders on the scenic Leelanau Peninsula, who are organizing a five-day festival of lectures and guided excursions to some of the area's birding hotspots. The inaugural Leelanau Peninsula BirdFest is slated June 1-5, and is sponsored by a coalition of the region's community groups who want to draw more attention to the area's wealth of bird species.
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Source: Grand Rapids Press
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