Washtenaw Bird and Nature Alliance

Butterfly Walk at Leonard Preserve
2023-07-23 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | Leonard Preserve, 375 N Union St, Manchester, MI, 48158, United States
Please join Washtenaw Audubon and resident butterfly experts at the Leonard Preserve in the Manchester area. We will observe and catch butterflies to study and release. The Leonard Preserve is also a fabulous place for birding, so bring binoculars too! A clean plastic jar and any butterfly nets you have could be used as well. Here is an iNaturalist list of butterflies seen at the preserve: https://tinyl.io/8gRn
Leader: Roger Kuhlman
Directions: Meet at the preserve parking lot at 375 N Union St. Manchester, MI 48158

Moth Night - National Moth Week
2023-07-29 21:00 - 23:00 | Natural Area Preservation, 3875 East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
*** Rescheduled for Saturday due to potential thunderstorms Friday evening ***
Join us as we celebrate National Moth Week with a moth party! Moths are among the most diverse and successful organisms on earth. Scientists estimate there are 150,000 to more than 500,000 moth species. Their colors and patterns are either dazzling or so cryptic that they define camouflage. Shapes and sizes span the gamut from as small as a pinhead to as large as an adult’s hand.
Most moths are nocturnal, and need to be sought at night to be seen – others fly like butterflies during the day. Finding them can be as simple as leaving a porch light on and checking it after dark. Serious moth aficionados use special lights and baits to attract them.
Join us as longtime friends of WAS, Susan Kielb and Heidi Trudell, guide us through the process of attracting, identifying, and enjoying these amazing creatures.
Suggestions for Attendees:

A headlamp or flashlight would be nice to have.
Ninja night with moths! Wearing black is the best way to keep moths on the sheet and not your shirt.
It might be nice to bring a camp chair if you would like to sit.

Directions: Natural Area Preservation parking lot at 3875 East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor.

Weekend Walk for Birds at Gallup Park
2023-07-30 08:00 - 10:30 | Gallup Lot – Furstenberg Entrance, 77GX+G5W, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, United States
We will explore the pond and surrounding woods. Depending on what is around, we may even pop over to Furstenberg.
Directions: Meet at the livery parking lot north of the wooden bridge near the entrance to Furstenberg.

Leaders: Matthew Spoor & Juliet Berger

BIPOC Bird Walk at Mary Beth Doyle Park
2023-08-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Mary Beth Doyle Park, 3500 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
We invite all people from the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community and our white allies to join us on this walk to look for shorebirds and other early migrants around the park. All ages and skill levels are invited. Bring a scope if you have one. We will have extra binoculars if you do not have any.
Meet at the main parking area of Mary Beth Doyle Park off Birch Hollow Drive.
Leader: Victor Chen

eBird Checklist Signup: If you are attending the walk and would like the eBird checklist from this walk shared with you, please fill out this form (you may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList
All are welcome and encouraged to join us. New to birding? Bird curious? No binoculars? No problem! There is no better way to learn than to get out in the field with experienced birders that love to help. Plus, you get to meet awesome people. Absolutely everyone is welcome and encouraged to come out. We will have many pairs of quality binoculars on hand for anyone to use.

Oaxaca, Mexico
2023-08-11 - 2023-08-21
Please consider joining fellow members of Washtenaw Audubon Society in an international birding trip to Oaxaca, Mexico. With close to 50 birds endemic to Mexico to be seen in Oaxaca, it is not only one of the safest destinations in the country, but one of the best areas for birding. Highlights include about 24 species of Hummingbird (7 endemic), 4 Trogons, Motmots, a Toucanet, Parrots, 5 species of Woodcreeper, 3 endemic species of Vireo, 6 beautiful Jay species, more than 12 species of Wren (3 of which are endemic), 6 endemic Sparrows, close to 10 species of Orioles, and other beautiful birds, such as Red Warbler, Orange-breasted Bunting, Rose-bellied Bunting and Red-breasted Chat (all 4 endemic).
We will be birding at an easy pace the valley and mountains surrounding Oaxaca, the southern mountains and the Pacific coastline. We will visit a variety of habitats from hot cactus desert to chilly conifer mountaintops. Each habitat contains its own unique blend of species. The continental shelf is very close to the shore here (about 5 miles), which will enable us to do a mini-pelagic and allow us to see shearwaters and storm-petrels that you would normally need to spend all day at sea to see.
We will not just experience the wonderful birds. This region has amazing landscapes, a rich archaeological and cultural heritage, friendly people and their famously delicious local cuisine which has made it a top foodie destination.
If you have any questions, would like more information (detailed itinerary, costs, list of birds we hope to see) or would like to sign up for the trip, please contact trip leader Bryn Martin using the form below. We need a minimum of 4 more participants for the trip to run. The trip is limited on a first come basis, so please contact us ASAP if you are interested in signing up.

Shorebirds & Waders at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area
2023-08-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Point Mouillee State Game Area, Sigler Road, South Rockwood, 48179, United States
Pointe Mouillee, on Lake Erie near the mouth of the Huron River is one of the premier destinations in the Midwest for viewing shorebirds and waders, but access is limited. Jim Fowler knows this territory as well as anyone and leads several field trips each year at this location. Usually, vehicles are restricted, but for this event, we will be allowed to bring in four vehicles. As a result, this trip will be limited to 20-25 attendees depending on the size of the vehicles driven. Preference will be given to current Washtenaw Audubon members.
Directions: Registered participants will meet at the Pointe Mouillee SGA parking lot on Sigler Road (https://goo.gl/maps/y4AgBs5wnbwRguah8) at 8AM and from there will consolidate into 4 larger vehicles. Bring insect repellent, wear a hat and dress for warm weather—there is no shade or shelter at Pointe Mouillee. Bring all of the food and fluids you think you will need to sustain you for approximately five hours of birding.
We will need four larger vehicles to accommodate the group. If you have one and can drive, please email Matt Spoor at fieldtrips@washtenawbna.org.
Leader: Jim Fowler

Swift Nights Out
2023-08-18 20:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-19 20:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-20 20:00 - 21:00
Washtenaw Audubon Society and the City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation invite you to join us for our 8th Annual Ann Arbor-Washtenaw County Chimney Swift count. Watching Chimney Swifts enter their roosts at dusk is a spectacular sight (video and more information here). Volunteers will choose a known Chimney Swift roosting location and stake it out before dusk, counting the Swifts as they enter the chimney, as darkness falls. You can sign up for one night/one location at a time, or count each night of the weekend. Sign up here.
Chimney Swifts are in steep decline across North America, so let’s help find out how they are doing in Washtenaw County. Habitat loss is one reason, as well as decline of the insects they eat, and other unknown factors. We are helping bird science by conducting this count! Bring your friends and family to show them how these very cool aerial insectivores share our cities and towns with us.
NOTE: Occasionally the Swifts will not use a particular location on a given night due to a predator such as a Cooper’s Hawk, or another issue. In that case, “No Swifts” will still be good information for us! Email Juliet Berger with your results after the survey, and post it on eBird if you have an account. Please share your eBird list with usernames Washtenaw Audubon Society and NAPBBS. Thank you for your help!
If you know of an active roost that’s not listed, email Juliet Berger and she will add it to the sign up.
Click here to sign up.

Annual Picnic and the Coveted Wingnut Award Ceremony
2023-08-20 12:30 - 15:30 | Dexter-Huron Metropark, 6535 Huron River Dr, Dexter, MI, 48130, United States
Join Washtenaw Audubon Society members and friends for the Washtenaw Audubon Annual Picnic. Bring a dish to share and drinks for yourself. You can also use the grill onsite. We don’t have electricity, but we do have our own picnic shelter for the whole group! Nearby, there are restrooms and the Huron River to cool off. We’ll present the Wingnut Award to the member who saw the most bird species in Washtenaw County in 2022. We’ll have a chance to talk about all the things we’ve been doing on behalf of our community in the past year. Everyone is welcome, so please join us!!
There is a $10 per vehicle daily fee to enter. An annual pass is $40 ($29 for seniors). Free passes can be checked out via the Ann Arbor District Library through their Michigan Activity Pass Program.
Directions: Meet at Dexter-Huron Metropark, Shelter B (map here).

Moth Night at County Farm Park Medford Pavilion
2023-08-25 20:30 - 23:00 | County Farm Park – Medford Pavilion, 774Q+FXJ, Ann Arbor, 48104, United States
We are having another moth party! Join us at County Farm Park for our August installment. Just as the species observed change throughout the night, so too do we see new species as we move through the calendar. It will be fun to see what we see at a new location and a month later.
Why care about moths? Ninety seven percent of all North American land birds rely on animal protein to raise their young. For most birds, that means insects. And for most of them, that means caterpillars. Without abundant moth larva, there is not enough animal protein to raise the young of our beloved birds. It takes approximately 9,000 caterpillars to raise one brood of Black-capped Chickadees from hatching to fledging! Now, think of all the birds you see out there. It’s hard to imagine the numbers required. So, you can see, moths are integral to the reproduction of most of our birds we love. They’re our allies in birding and getting to know them is a joy.
They are among the most diverse and successful organisms on earth. Scientists estimate there are 150,000 to more than 500,000 moth species. Their colors and patterns are either dazzling or so cryptic that they define camouflage. Shapes and sizes span the gamut from as small as a pinhead to as large as an adult’s hand. Most moths are nocturnal, and need to be sought at night to be seen – others fly like butterflies during the day. Finding them can be as simple as leaving a porch light on and checking it after dark. Serious moth aficionados use special lights and baits to attract them.
Once again, Susan Kielb and Heidi Trudell will guide us through the process of attracting, identifying, and enjoying these amazing creatures.
Suggestions for Attendees:

A headlamp or flashlight would be nice to have.
Ninja night with moths! Wearing black is the best way to keep moths on the sheet and not your shirt.
It might be nice to bring a camp chair if you would like to sit.

Directions: Meet at the County Farm Park Pavilion at the entrance off Medford Road (map).

Restoration Workday at Searles Nature Preserve
2023-08-26 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Searles Nature Preserve, 585V+4J Ypsilanti, Michigan, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197, United States
Did you know Washtenaw Audubon owns a nature preserve? We do! Located just a mile south of Rolling Hills County Park, Searles Nature Preserve is a 50 acre natural area that hosts the headwaters of Stony Creek. Join us as we work to remove woody invasive species and create habitat for native plants and insects that support the birds we all love.
With 97% of North American landbirds relying on animal protein to raise their young, it is critical that there’s enough native habitat to support the populations of insects required for them to raise their young. Most of these insects, largely moth and butterfly caterpillars, have evolved to require specific, native, host plants for successful reproduction. This is why it is so important that we continue to foster the biodiversity necessary to support all the beautiful birds. More on this here.
Tools and know how will be provided. Please bring leather work gloves, wear long pants, tall socks, and closed-toe shoes or boots.
Directions: Meet at the entrance to the preserve on Bolla Road between Crane and Stony Creek Roads. (map here)

Thursday Fall Migration Walks at Nichols Arboretum
2023-08-31 08:00 - 10:30, 2023-09-07 08:00 - 10:30, 2023-09-14 08:00 - 10:30, 2023-09-21 08:00 - 10:30, 2023-09-28 08:00 - 10:30 | Nichols Arboretum – Dow Prairie, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Join us Thursday mornings through October at Nichols Arboretum as we search for fall migrants. These walks are a great opportunity to join with other birders of all skill levels. In addition to the birds, the Arb’s trees and other flora offer delights of their own.
Directions: Meet at the east end of the arboretum at the Dow Prairie entrance. From Geddes Ave., turn north onto Riverview Dr. and stay right until it terminates at Riverview Ct. cul-de-sac.
Curious about what birds you may see? Explore photos taken at the Arb in the months of September and October here. Or, view an eBird illustrated checklist for September at the Arb here.
eBird Checklist Signup: If you are attending the walk and would like the eBird checklist shared with you, please give us your email or eBird username here (you may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList
All are welcome and encouraged to join us. New to birding? Bird curious? No binoculars? No problem! There is no better way to learn than to get out in the field with experienced birders that love to help. Plus, you get to meet awesome people. Absolutely everyone is welcome and encouraged to come out. We will have many pairs of quality binoculars on hand for anyone to use.

Annual Fall Migration Walk at Hudson Mills Metropark
2023-09-03 08:00 - 11:00 | Hudson Mills Activity Center Parking Lot, 93GV+C6V, Hudson Mills, MI, United States
Join us for our annual fall migration walk with trip leader Karen Markey. Hudson Mills is one of the top county birding hotspots in September.
Directions: Meet at the flagpole at the Activity Center-HQ building.
Leader: Karen Markey

eBird Checklist Signup: If you are attending the walk and would like the eBird checklist shared with you, please give us your email or eBird username here (you may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList
All are welcome and encouraged to join us. New to birding? Bird curious? No binoculars? No problem! There is no better way to learn than to get out in the field with experienced birders that love to help. Plus, you get to meet awesome people. Absolutely everyone is welcome and encouraged to come out. We will have many pairs of quality binoculars on hand for anyone to use.

BIPOC Bird Walk at Nichols Arboretum
2023-09-04 09:30 - 11:30 | Nichols Arboretum – Dow Prairie, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
We invite all people from the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community and our white allies to join us on this walk to look for fall migrants around the park. All ages and skill levels are invited. We will have extra binoculars if you do not have any.
Directions: Meet at the east end of the arboretum near the Dow Prairie entrance. This is located at the end of Riverview Drive.
Leader: Victor Chen

eBird Checklist Signup: If you are attending the walk and would like the eBird checklist from this walk shared with you, please fill out this form (you may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList
All are welcome and encouraged to join us. New to birding? Bird curious? No binoculars? No problem! There is no better way to learn than to get out in the field with experienced birders that love to help. Plus, you get to meet awesome people. Absolutely everyone is welcome and encouraged to come out. We will have many pairs of quality binoculars on hand for anyone to use.

Moth Night at Furstenberg Nature Area
2023-09-08 20:00 - 23:00 | Furstenberg Nature Area, 2626 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, United States
Last Moth Party of the year!
Come out and join us as we see what September brings. At our Moth Week event in July, we made 198 observations and recorded 63 species! See iNaturalist project for details. It will be fun to see what a new location and different time of year will bring.
Why care about moths? Ninety seven percent of all North American land birds rely on animal protein to raise their young. For most birds, that means insects. And for most of them, that means caterpillars. Without abundant moth larva, there is not enough animal protein to raise the young of our beloved birds. It takes approximately 9,000 caterpillars to raise one brood of Black-capped Chickadees from hatching to fledging! Now, think of all the birds you see out there. It’s hard to imagine the numbers required. So, you can see, moths are integral to the reproduction of most of our birds we love. They’re our allies in birding and getting to know them is a joy.
They are among the most diverse and successful organisms on earth. Scientists estimate there are 150,000 to more than 500,000 moth species. Their colors and patterns are either dazzling or so cryptic that they define camouflage. Shapes and sizes span the gamut from as small as a pinhead to as large as an adult’s hand. Most moths are nocturnal, and need to be sought at night to be seen – others fly like butterflies during the day. Finding them can be as simple as leaving a porch light on and checking it after dark. Serious moth aficionados use special lights and baits to attract them.
Once again, Susan Kielb and Heidi Trudell will guide us through the process of attracting, identifying, and enjoying these amazing creatures.
Suggestions for Attendees:

A headlamp or flashlight would be nice to have.
Ninja night with moths! Wearing black is the best way to keep moths on the sheet and not your shirt.
It might be nice to bring a camp chair if you would like to sit.

Directions: Meet at the Furstenberg Nature Area parking lot off of Fuller Road (map).

Oakland Audubon's Nuthatch Open
2023-09-09 00:00 - 16:00 | Oakland County
Some of us Washtenaw folks love participating in this annual competitive birding event from Oakland Audubon. Find as many species as possible anywhere in Oakland County until 4:00 PM and then meet later (location TBD) for awards presentations and a cookout. Checklists need to be submitted by 4:00 PM or a species will be deducted for every minute late. Teams consist of 2 to 4 members, and all members must see or hear the species for it to be listed. Youth teams must be at least 50% youth (under 18 years of age) to be eligible. Check the Oakland Audubon website for the entry form and more details.

Weekend Walk for Birds at Matthaei Botanical Gardens
2023-09-10 08:00 - 10:30 | Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, United States
This is one of the top Washtenaw County birding hotspots in September and always a pleasure to walk. Join us as we search the beautiful grounds of the botanical gardens for fall migrants. Meet at the steps to the conservatory. Matthaei members park for free with metered parking for everyone else.
Leader: Matthew Spoor

eBird Checklist Signup: If you are attending the walk and would like the eBird checklist shared with you, please give us your email or eBird username here (you may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList
All are welcome and encouraged to join us. New to birding? Bird curious? No binoculars? No problem! There is no better way to learn than to get out in the field with experienced birders that love to help. Plus, you get to meet awesome people. Absolutely everyone is welcome and encouraged to come out. We will have many pairs of quality binoculars on hand for anyone to use.

NAP Fall Shorebird Walk at Mary Beth Doyle
2023-09-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Mary Beth Doyle Park, 3500 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States
City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation event: The mitigation wetland at Mary Beth Doyle is home to breeding shorebirds, Killdeer and Spotted Sandpipers, and migrating shorebirds like Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs, Solitary Sandpipers, Least Sandpipers and more, and this is prime migration time. Join NAP’s ornithologist, Juliet Berger, and other enthusiastic bird watchers for a tour of this bird-rich nature area. The paths around the wetlands are wheelchair accessible, but not the wooded area.
We’ll search the ponds for these species, and others, like the secretive Black-crowned Night-Herons that we believe nest nearby. If we have time, we’ll search the woods and trails for migrating Warblers and other songbirds.
Register here.

The Detroit River Hawk Watch--Lake Erie MetroPark
2023-09-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Detroit River Hawk Watch, 3RH4+HG7, Brownstown Charter Twp, MI, United States
A standardized monitoring program – the Detroit River Hawk Watch – is conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (DRIWR), and its friends group, the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance (IWRA), at the Lake Erie Metropark in Gibraltar, MI. Join us and witness spectacular flights of Broad-winged Hawks, Rough-legged Hawks, Northern Goshawk, Sharp-shinned Hawks, Golden Eagles, and potentially more!
Join us as we search for and learn to identify migrating raptors in flight. Hawk watching is a largely stationary event so bring a comfy chair, dress for the weather, and bring something to eat and drink.
Want to learn more about raptor ID before going? Check out our October 2022 program, “Identifying Raptors in Flight” with friend of WAS, Josh Haas. It’s a great program.
Directions: Upon entering Lake Erie Metropark, follow the signs to the boat launch (map). You can’t miss us if you are there. A metropark pass per vehicle is required for entry. Pass information here. Those interested in carpooling, we will meet at the Plymouth Road Park and Ride (map) for a 9:00 am departure.

Weekend Walk for Birds at The Arb
2023-09-17 08:00 - 10:30 | Nichols Arboretum – Dow Prairie, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
September is the peak of fall warbler migration and Nichols Arboretum is the best place in Ann Arbor to find them! Join is as we walk this familiar hotspot to see what gems we will find.
Curious about what birds you may see? Explore photos taken at the Arb in the months of September and October here. Or, view an eBird illustrated checklist for September at the Arb here.
Leader: Matthew Spoor

eBird Checklist Signup: If you are attending the walk and would like the eBird checklist shared with you, please give us your email or eBird username here (you may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList
All are welcome and encouraged to join us. New to birding? Bird curious? No binoculars? No problem! There is no better way to learn than to get out in the field with experienced birders that love to help. Plus, you get to meet awesome people. Absolutely everyone is welcome and encouraged to come out. We will have many pairs of quality binoculars on hand for anyone to use.

Birding the Deserts of Rajasthan
2023-09-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, United States
Join Amurthur Ramamurthy for an interesting program on the colorful desert birds of India, including the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. Ram is a native of India and an avid birder and photographer.
This is a hybrid event and will be offered in person and via Zoom. Zoom links will be updated here before the event.
Zoom information: https://umich.zoom.us/j/99433486554?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]
*** The previously scheduled member vote on whether Washtenaw Audubon Society will change it’s name has been moved to a stand-alone meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. We want to hear from as many members as possible and are working on details to do this more effectively at a dedicated meeting. Details on the process and expectations for the meeting will be shared with members is the coming weeks and posted to the event page here. ***

Fall Foray for Mushrooms
2023-09-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Hudson Mills Mushroom Meeting, 93MP+CR4, Hudson Mills, MI, United States
Join local mushroom aficionados for a fun fall fungal foray. We will gather and explore the woods to see what we can find. Following the foray, we will come together for lunch and mushroom identification. Here is an iNaturalist view of mushrooms reported there for you to explore. We had so much fun last year. Please join us!
We may be walking off trail through the woods so dress appropriately. Knowledge and knowhow will be provided. Bring lunch, a basket for carrying your collection, and a knife for harvesting. A pocket knife will work fine.
Leader: Jim Buschman
Directions: Enter Hudson Mills Metropark, turn right immediately after the ticket booth, and proceed straight to the end of the parking lot. (map)

Weekend Walk for Birds at Cherry Hill Preserve
2023-09-24 09:00 - 11:30 | Cherry Hill Preserve, 6375 Cherry Hill Rd, Superior Township, MI, 48198, United States
The Cherry Hill Nature Preserve, a Scio Township owned, 160 acre preserve of diverse terrain, including rolling hills, wetlands, part of Fleming Creek, meadow and woods. It’s one of the best September hotspots in the county with 124 species reported in the month.
Join us as we explore different habitats for fall migrants. Warbler migration will soon be winding down so come on out and see them before they’re gone!
Directions: Navigate to 6375 Cherry Hill Rd, Superior Township, MI 48198. The entrance and small parking area are well marked.
Leader: Matthew Spoor

eBird Checklist Signup: If you are attending the walk and would like the eBird checklist shared with you, please give us your email or eBird username here (you may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList
All are welcome and encouraged to join us. New to birding? Bird curious? No binoculars? No problem! There is no better way to learn than to get out in the field with experienced birders that love to help. Plus, you get to meet awesome people. Absolutely everyone is welcome and encouraged to come out. We will have many pairs of quality binoculars on hand for anyone to use.

Fall Migration Birding Walk with the Ypsilanti Library
2023-09-30 11:00 - 12:30 | Hewen’s Creek Park South Trailhead, 6515 Bemis Rd, Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI, 48197, United States
Have you ever wanted to explore your Ypsilanti parks? Come join the library as we visit one of our lesser-known parks, Hewen’s Creek Park. Victor Chen, from the Washtenaw Audubon Society, will lead a walk through the park as we look for migrating bird species. If you have binoculars, bring them along. Otherwise, we will have a few pairs to spare. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Wear sturdy shoes as the trails in the park are mostly unpaved.
Directions: Meet at Hewen’s Creek Park south trailhead at 6515 Bemis Rd.
Leader: Victor Chen

eBird Checklist Signup: If you are attending the walk and would like the eBird checklist shared with you, please give us your email or eBird username here (you may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList

All are welcome and encouraged to join us. New to birding? Bird curious? No binoculars? No problem! There is no better way to learn than to get out in the field with experienced birders that love to help. Plus, you get to meet awesome people. Absolutely everyone is welcome and encouraged to come out. We will have many pairs of quality binoculars on hand for anyone to use.
