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. […]
Now's your chance to learn about bird photography. Lighting, lenses, angles - everything you need to know to make the birds you've been tracking look their best! Photographers Ryan Henyard and Lamar Burke will prepare you for a gorgeous season of birding and nature. Henyard strives to make natural spaces more equitable and inclusive for […]
We're wrapping up Black Birders Week with a walk in the park! This fun and informative walk will be led by Victor Chen and Brandan Freeman, founder of the Shades of the Outdoors. Location: North Bay Park, meet at the Park-and-Ride on 1001 Huron St.
The Stinchfield Woods breeding bird census is an annual survey of elusive species breeding within the 777-acre Stinchfield Woods, located at 9401 Stinchfield Woods Rd., Pinckney, MI. Typical birds found there include Pine and Black-throated Green Warblers, Blue-headed Vireos, Red-breasted Nuthatches, Golden- crowned Kinglets, Hooded Warblers, Ovenbirds, and Acadian Flycatchers. This survey is mostly a […]
We had a great group at our first Moth Night! This iNaturalist project will begin capturing observations from last night as they are posted by participants: https://www.inaturalist.org/…/moth-night-at-furstenberg… To see observations from all WBNA Moth Nights, check out this iNaturalist.org umbrella project (aka project of projects ): https://www.inaturalist.org/…/moth-nights-of-washtenaw… To see all moth observations within the City […]
We will look and listen for grassland breeding birds such as Bobolink, Eastern Meadowlark, Henslow's Sparrow, Savannah Sparrow, and Grasshopper Sparrow. Directions: Carpool from the Plymouth Park and Ride as parking is limited onsite. We will depart the park and ride at 7:45am. Leader: Matt Spoor eBird Checklist Signup: If you are attending the […]
PO Box 130923, Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0923
Our mission is to promote the conservation of wildlife and natural beauty in all possible ways, with a particular focus on birds; to cooperate with other organizations whose aims correspond to those of this corporation; and to develop and maintain a conservation program for the youth and adults of the community.
Questions? Comments? Send us a message. Please remember that we are all volunteers, and as such we may be out birding and won’t reply until later.
