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How to track fall bird migration across Michigan

Fall foliage maps aren’t the one method to monitor the change of seasons throughout Michigan.
With fall chook migration presently reaching peak numbers, dwell migration maps on the web site BirdCast present a real-time look as billions of birds wing their method south throughout the U.S. en path to their winter properties within the tropics.
BirdCast maps could be personalized to comply with migration exercise in your particular space, together with by state, county and metropolis.
Michigan is exclusive in that sits on the intersection of the Mississippi and Atlantic “flyways” — widespread migration routes adopted by scores of birds. Greater than 380 chook species fly by way of Michigan every year throughout fall migration, which spans a number of months and contains species from songbirds and shorebirds to waterfowl and raptors.
BirdCast maps use climate surveillance radar to foretell and monitor seasonal chook migrations, producing migration forecast maps in addition to real-time evaluation maps that present the intensities of precise nocturnal chook migration.
The location additionally contains regional lists of anticipated present migratory chook species, giving birdwatchers a touch at what birds could also be passing by way of their space on a given night time.
Many birders and chook photographers use BirdCast to tell their migration-season birdwatching, as high-migration nights usually imply elevated alternatives to see novel birds over the next days.
Along with the BirdCast maps, you should utilize the web site eBird.org to search out out what birds have been lately reported at birding hotspots close to you. See extra knowledge and study extra about BirdCast at birdcast.information.
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Carter Meadows, four-star EDGE for 2026, picks Michigan football over Ohio State

Michigan football QB Bryce Underwood works out at a private throwing session
Michigan football QB Bryce Underwood works out at a private throwing session in Detroit
Michigan football has defeated Ohio State yet again — this time it came on the recruiting trail.
Carter Meadows, one of the most coveted defensive linemen in the nation, had whittled down his final two teams to U-M and OSU entering Sunday, June 29. Meadows pledged to the Wolverines via social media, posting, “IM HOME … #GoBlue” along with a “Committed” graphic.
Penn State and South Carolina were also in the mix for the four-star class of 2026 EDGE from Gonzaga High School in Washington.
Meadows, at 6 feet 6 and 225 pounds, has plenty of room to grow into his frame. He’s seen as the No. 1 overall player in the nations capital, the No. 9 EDGE nationally and the No. 72 player in the country regardless of position, according to 247 Sports’ composite rankings.
“Spider-like pass rusher with exceptional physical specs, but one where the sack total has yet to match the big-league potential,” 247 Sports director of scouting Andrew Irvins wrote. “Can give opposing offensive tackles fits just with his stride length as he can run the arc and right into the quarterback.
“Should be viewed as a high-upside edge player that has a chance to develop into an absolute game-wrecker at the Power Four level and then an early-round NFL Draft pick if he can soak up coaching and embrace the weight room.”
Meadows took official visits to Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State in June. Meadows is also a talented basketball player on the EYBL circuit. Per his recruiting profile, he has a basketball scholarship offer from American University.
Last year on the gridiron, he was named to the Washington Post All-Met second-team defense, finishing with 33 tackles (five for loss), two sacks and one forced fumble.
Michigan is starting to clean up in the Virginia and Washington metro area in its 2026 class, already having secured commits from three-star edge Tariq Boney and three-star linebacker Markel Dabney. The Wolverines are also in the mix for four-star defensive back Andre Clark from Richmond, Virginia.
Michigan, which now has 17 commits in its 2026 class, has the No. 9 class in the country, per 247 Sports’ rankings.
Tony Garcia is the Michigan Wolverines beat writer for the Detroit Free Press. Email him at apgarcia@freepress.com and follow him on X at @RealTonyGarcia.
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Markel Dabney on Flip to Michigan: “Couldn’t Pass Up the Opportunity”
On Friday, 3-star 2026 athlete Markel Dabney announced his flip from SMU to Michigan in a post on X. Despite his surprising commitment to the Mustangs in May, linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary and the Wolverines staff remained persistent. Dabney made it to Ann Arbor for an official visit earlier this month, which ultimately proved to be a turning point.
I spoke with Dabney and his high school running backs coach to learn more about what went into the decision, what Michigan is getting in the versatile Virginia native, and how he envisions his future in Ann Arbor.
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Michigan Chronicle’s Men of Excellence Awards celebrate community leaders across Detroit

DETROIT – It’s a big night for some men across Detroit.
Every year, the Michigan Chronicle selects a group of African American men to recognize for their commitment to community service and helping others.
This celebration is part of the publication’s annual Men of Excellence awards.
This year, Local 4’s own Demond Fernandez is among the honorees.
Fernandez said, “I’m so honored to be among this year’s group of honorees.”
These men are making it their mission to motivate, inspire, and serve the Metro Detroit community.
Dion Williams, director of community relations for DMC, said, “Every single day, to me, it’s resources to the people and people to the resources.”
Williams and Alphonso Wallace are among the 50 men being honored this year.
Wallace, president of Vestco Management and Midwest Resource Development Agency, said, “There’s a responsibility for all of us as men, not only as men of excellence. So, the responsibility to me is to make my community better than what I received. To do more for the community, to do more for our youth, or for our seniors in our community.”
Wallace’s organizations focus on investment and youth mentoring. Williams, a lifelong Detroiter, is passionate about ensuring neighbors have convenient access to quality health care.
Wallace said, “What I consider to be my job is making sure that they have actual access, being able to gain those resources that are actually there for them.”
For 18 years, the Michigan Chronicle and Real Times Media have celebrated the achievements of African American leaders—community champions and change-makers honored with the Men of Excellence distinction.
Many honorees quietly do the work behind the scenes.
Cathy Nedd, president of Real Times Media News Group, said, “It’s significant because, like the saying goes, if we don’t celebrate ourselves, who will? And there are just so many people in our community who have contributed so greatly.”
Hundreds of men are nominated each year, and so far, 900 have received the Men of Excellence award.
Conrad L. Mallett, corporation counsel for the city of Detroit and a member of the Men of Distinction’s inaugural class, is receiving this year’s esteemed Legacy Award.
Mallett said, “These are people whose contributions could not be denied. The idea that they would be recognized by one of the oldest Black newspapers in the country, really, really, at the time, then and now, seemed terrifically important.”
Mallett said, “You want to make a difference. You want to make it better. You want to leave a mark. You want to make people know that you were present.”
The Michigan Chronicle is hosting an induction ceremony for the Men of Excellence class of 2025.
On a personal note, Fernandez thanked those who nominated him, his colleagues at Local 4, and the teams at Michigan Chronicle and Real Times Media for the recognition.
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