We have robins, cardinals, eastern bluebirds, blue jays, sparrows, woodpeckers and more. But have you ever had a bird crash into one of those windows in your home?

According to Melissa Mayntz, an avid birder originally from Petoskey, some birds began their migration weeks ago and other species are just getting ready.

What beautiful birds, their plumage a vivid riot of shades of blue, etched with bits of black and white! Visitors from abroad always have blue jays on the top of their American birding wishlists, and ...