Birds that typically stay in Michigan over the winter can handle even these temperatures. But other birds may struggle to survive.

In an announcement, the zoo said the closure "is out of an abundance of caution meant to protect our avian population from ...

The bird’s flight is strong and steady, with wings rarely flexed above horizontal. Polytypic. Length 11.5". A nearly unmistakable dark blue, black-crested jay with variable white or blue ...

Despite the high numbers of birds (if I’m lucky) there is a relative calm about the morning gathering right up until that special moment when the blue jays arrive. Then things get a little crazy.