Mississippi Kite
Observed along Chilson road between Caroga Lake and Winans lake on April 13, 2008. The bird was last observed flying north, over the Brighton State Recreation Area.
First County Record*

Red-throated Loon
This bird was originally discovered on Portage Lake in Washtenaw County on April 2nd, 2007. The bird eventually made its way into the Livingston County portion of Portage Lake.
First County Record

Little Blue Heron
An immature (white) bird was discovered on August 16, 2006 in a retention pond on the south side of M-36 just west of Howlett road.
Second County Record

Chuck-wills-widow
This bird was heard calling on May 4, 2006 during a morning point count on private land. The observation was substantiated by a second observer around dusk, but subsequent attempts to locate the bird later that evening and in the following days were unsuccessful.
First County Record

Bullock's Oriole
Discovered at a private residence in Genoa Township on 2/16/2006. (Photo by Matt Hysell)
First County Record

Townsend's Solitaire
Located in the Brighton State Recreation Area, Hamburg Township on 1/15/06. It was present until early March. (Photo by Lyle Hamilton)
First County Record

Rufous Hummingbird
Visiting the feeder of a private residence in Brighton from late Sept./Early Oct. to November 24, 2005. (Photo by Allen Chartier)
Second County Record

White-eared Hummingbird
Present at the home of Jim and Melissa Pappas in Hamburg Township from August 18-20, 2005. (Photo by Matt Hysell)
First State & County Record

Spotted Towhee
Present at the home of John and Karen Lowry in Hamburg Township from January 31st through March 1st, 2004. (Photo by John Lowry)
First County Record

* Pending acceptance by Michigan Bird Records Committee