Robin Vs. Warbler:

[Hamilton Reef]

OK boys and girls, which do you prefer the Kirtland's warbler or the Robin?

ROBIN VS. WARBLER: State bird debate is in full flight

A bill that would switch the state bird from the familiar red-breasted songbird to Kirtland's warbler is set to be introduced in the House today, matching a bill introduced in the state Senate last week.
Feathers already are flying between supporters of the robin and their warbler foes.

http://www.freep.com/news/mich/bird2_20031002.htm

Graphic printout
http://www.freep.com/pdf/2003/10/02/birds.pdf

[PITBULL]

The Turkey Vulture:p

[Hamilton Reef]

Pushing robin out of state nest won't be easy

The Kirtland's warbler, a federally endangered species with only about 1,200 known pairs, attracts throngs of bird watchers to Michigan every year. Designating the warbler as the state bird could increase tourism dollars.

http://www.mlive.com/news/grpress/index.ssf?/base/news-0/1065624556171030.xml

[Hamilton Reef]

Yes, it is easier to relate to a bird we can all watch, but I still lean toward a bird that is more unique to Michigan. Too many other states have the same robin for their bird.

[MSUICEMAN]

me too, like something that is sorat indigenous to Michigan. Robins are all too common too many other places for me, i'd vote Warbler...

steve

[sfw1960]

MSU ,
I do live in a van , down by the river........;)