This includes any species that are regionally OR locally unusual. A good rule of thumb is that if a species is listed as a finding code 6 or higher in The Birds of Washtenaw County , it is appropriate for this group. This includes unusually early or late migrants. Again, refer to The Birds of Washtenaw County for recorded early and late dates by species. Big day reports .
Migration reports .
These include brief reports highlighting migrant species in the area based on a significant birding effort. Weekly hawkwatch and crane count reports are also appropriate here. Trip reports . Highlights of birding trips outside the Southeast Michigan region. Brief technical discussions of difficult identifications .