Kirtland's warbler (Dendroica kirtlandii)

 

 

The Kirtland's warbler, an endangered species, is a songbird that nests in young jack pine stands. Until 1995 Kirtland’s warblers had only been known to nest in the northern part of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Today, they also nest in the Upper Peninsula, and since 2007, have nested in Wisconsin and Canada. They migrate from their nesting grounds to the southeastern coast of the United States on their way to wintering grounds in the Bahamas.

 

Kirtland's Warbler in Michigan

Kirtland's Warbler Guided Tour Information

 

This species is the subject of a Michigan Natural Features Inventory abstract (PDF), last updated 2002

 

Kirtland's Warbler in Wisconsin

Until 1995 Kirtland’s warblers had only been known to nest in the northern part of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Since then they have expanded their range to the Upper Peninsula, Wisconsin and Canada. Nesting was first documented in Wisconsin in 2007. Below is information about the Kirtland's in Wisconsin.

 

Wisconsin Kirtland's Warbler Updates

 

News Release (July 25, 2008) Partnership Proves Key to Kirtland's Warbler Nesting Success in Wisconsin

 

Natural History and Regulatory Information:

Kirtland's Warbler Fact sheet

 

Working Together to Save a Special Bird....managing the forest for the Kirtland's warbler (a fact sheet)

 

Species Profile on the National Endangered Species website

 

Recovery Information:

Article: Rare Bird Nests are Cause for Celebration from Fall 2007 Endangered Species Technical Bulletin

 

Kirtland's Warbler 2008 Nesting Season Summary

Kirtlands' Warbler - Annual Census Results

 

Kirtland's Warbler Guided Tour Information

 

This species is the subject of a Michigan Natural Features Inventory abstract (PDF), last updated 2002

 

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Last updated: September 29, 2009