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. […]
This annual walk at Hudson Mills with Karen Markey is always tons of fun and super interesting. Join us as we search for spring migrants and recently returned summer residents. Target birds include beautiful spring wood warblers, woodpeckers, tanagers, towhees, thrushes, and any of the other 146 species seen here in May. The field trip is […]
*****May 7 Update***** Weather may be an issue so check back here before leaving Ben Lucking is our trip leader! Meet at Miller Park & Ride in time for a 6 pm departure. Each Tuesday Evening Birders will feature a new trip leader and location of their choice. These events have produced many memories and […]
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. […]
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 […]
** Meet at the Miller Park and Ride to carpool for a 5:30 pm departure** If you are not up for carpooling, meet on Embury Rd just north of N. Terrritorial Rd by 6pm. Matt and Juliet will lead an enchanting walk down Embury Road. This location has shown us some amazing and unique Washtenaw County […]
Join Jacco Gelderloos for a presentation on the birds and other wildlife of Cuba's easternmost province during two trips in June 2022 and February 2024. This remote and under-birded area is ecologically rich and hosts many of the island's endemic species, as well as a wide range of migrants. Jacco Gelderloos is a long-time WBNA […]
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. […]
This trip speaks for itself. If you are not familiar with this North American warbler mecca, please take a minute (or a thousand) to check out www.mageemarsh.org. After Magee, many of us usually stop by neighboring Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge or Howard Marsh (2023 Trip Report), so one could plan on being down there until […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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.
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