This is a joint walk with the BIPOC Birders of Michigan. At this walk, we will walk along the Rouge River in one of Detroit’s hidden gems and look for warblers and other migrating species. Park near the Nature Trailhead, by the third set of parking spots as you drive around the loop. Leader: Victor […]
Join Michigan Natural Features Inventory Botanist, Julie McLaughlin, to explore the dry-mesic (oak-hickory) and mesic (beech/maple) forest communities comprising this 91 acre preserve owned and managed by Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation. We will explore and learn about the plants that make up these natural communities. Leader: Julie McLaughlin, Michigan Natural Features Inventory Directions: From […]
***May 21 Update - Andy Dettling to lead as we explore the Sharonville Prairie area for Henlow's Sparrow, Clay-colored Sparrow, Blue Grosbeak, and others. **Meet at the Miller Road Park and Ride for a 6pm departure. We will carpool to reduce the number of vehicles in the caravan.** Each Tuesday Evening Birders will feature […]
Join us at Nichols Arboretum Thursday mornings through May to observe migrants making their way north. These leaderless walks are a great opportunity to join with other birders of all skill levels. Directions: Meet at the east end of the arboretum near the Dow Prairie entrance. All are welcome and encouraged to join us. […]
Did you know Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance (formerly Washtenaw Audubon Society) owns a nature preserve? We do! Searles Nature Preserve is a 50 acre natural area that hosts the headwaters of Stony Creek. Did you also know that Ninety-seven percent of North American landbirds require animal, primarily insect, protein to raise their young? Most […]
***May 28 Update - Matt Spoor to lead as we get special access to explore the Urquhart's Tree Farm for interesting grassland birds. From there, there are a couple of other stops planned with hopes of getting a few more interesting species.*** **Meet at the Miller Road Park and Ride for a 6pm departure. We […]
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