But for home maintenance and peace of mind, it's good to know how to identify common backyard bird eggs and the one you don't want to see — the house sparrow, which is a pest, believe it or not.

LANSING — The backyard birds are back but with avian influenza being widespread, is it safe for people to fill up their wild bird feeders this spring? Experts from Michigan State University ...

Bird flu has been detected in Michigan, including a backyard poultry exposure in Ingham County in March 2025. But officials - from Michigan DNR and Michigan State University and Michigan Audubon ...

Bird flu has been found in all states, including Ingham County. So should you be refilling your backyard bird feeder this spring?

LANSING — The backyard birds are back but with avian influenza being widespread, is it safe for people to fill up their wild bird feeders this spring? Experts from Michigan State University ...