Michigan Upper Peninsula Birds

[Beachisle@aol.com]

On 01/05/01, I joined a small group of birders from GA and MI for a brief 
trek to the frigid Chippewa County area of Michigan's Upper Peninsula to look 
for the specialities sometimes found there in winter.
Our rewards from 6 hours of intensive field time exceeded our most optimistic 
hopes.Although our species count (30) was not high, the quality was. Those 
worthy of mention are as follows:
Rough-legged Hawk
Ruffed Grouse
Sharp-tailed Grouse
Snowy Owl
Northern Hawk Owl
Great Gray Owl Bohemian Waxwing
Northern Shrike
Snow Bunting

Our completely unexpected piece de resistance was a lengthy close-up look at 
a Gyrfalcon.
I would be pleased to answer any questions on this trip.

Gifford Beaton