Birds of Michigan : field guide

Borrowed a copy from a friend once,I found it really helpful. Use this some day. It's really helpful.
( Secret,Bird Lovers Only: Get the SECOND book with a CD with the calls of the birds in the first book.)

-Dedication of Audrey 3rd grade

One thing I really like about this series is that they're compact so you don't need a huge backpack to carry them. It can get a bit heavy if you try to carry the guidebook for birds, mammals, trees, wildflowers and reptiles/amphibians all at once, but it can be worth it if you don't want to carry a large backpack just to fit them all in.