Location update: For the May 5 Tuesday evening birders event we are going to visit Mary Beth Doyle park in Ann Arbor to look for the short-billed dowitchers that were identified there on Monday, May 4, along with other potential shorebird migrants. We will also explore the wooded trails for warblers and other songbirds, as […]
Join us at Nichols Arboretum, affectionately known as "The Arb", on Thursday mornings from March 26th through May 28th to observe migratory birds as they journey north. Participating in these walks offers a unique chance to observe species that are typically absent from our region during other times of the year. Many migratory birds, such […]
Every Friday between April 17 and May 22, 2026, we will take our time to observe and discuss identification of some of the more common birds of Ann Arbor. This is a great series of walks for folks that would like to learn more about bird identification. Of course, all are welcome to attend any […]
Please join dozens of enthusiastic volunteers for the Washtenaw County May Count, on World Migratory Bird Day and eBird’s Global Big Day. This event is a day to be out there counting all the birds we can find, and it’s a super fun Big Day! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! Juliet Berger is the organizer for […]
Join us for a walk through the trails at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens to look and listen for birds during their northern migration. This leisurely stroll will wind through the woods on the Botanical Gardens' well-maintained dirt paths and will involve ~2 miles of walking or less. The pond often hosts waterfowl and shorebirds, and […]
Location Update 5/11: The 5/12 Tuesday evening birders will meet at Birdsong Preserve on Vreeland Road at 6pm. We will spend some time exploring Birdsong for locals and migrating rarities and then head to LeFurge Nature Area to look and listen for the Least Bittern that has been seen there in recent days. Each Tuesday […]
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