HOUGHTON, MI— The City of Houghton has been designated a Bird City by Michigan Audubon, and is the only community in the state to achieve High Flyer status.
The designation is given to municipalities committed to bird conservation, habitat protection, and sustainable practices.
Located along a Great Lakes migration corridor, Houghton plays a role in the movement of bird species across North America. For migratory birds, the Keweenaw Peninsula serves as both a final stop heading north and a first refuge on the return south.
High Flyer status is awarded to communities that demonstrate exceptional leadership across multiple categories, including habitat protection, community engagement, threat reduction, and sustainability planning.
Houghton is the first Bird City community in the U.P.
