In the Michigan birding community (yes, there is such a thing), not all Michigan counties are regarded equally.
Some counties benefit from having a marquee birding hotspot that draws birders from around the state. Examples of this would be Tawas Point State Park in Iosco County, Muskegon Wastewater in Muskegon County, Whitefish Point in Chippewa County, and Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge in Sa…