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SUMMARY:Thursday Fall Migration Walks at Nichols Arboretum
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCurious 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. \n  \nDirections: 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. \n  \nAll 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 \nlove 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. \n  \neBird 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). \n 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/thursday-fall-migration-walks-at-nichols-arboretum-3/2024-09-05/
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum – Dow Prairie\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Oakland Bird Alliance Nuthatch Open
DESCRIPTION:Some of us Washtenaw folks love participating in this annual competitive birding event from Oakland Bird Alliance. 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 Bird Alliance website for the entry form and more details. \nThe registration form will be available later this summer. Contact Kayla Niner at shadowc00kiecrumbs@gmail.com or Jeff Stacey at jdstacey@ameritech.net
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/oakland-audubons-nuthatch-open-2/
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SUMMARY:Moth Night at Devine Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Come out and join us as we see what September brings. It will be fun to see what a new location and different time of year will bring. \nCheck out our Moth Nights of Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance iNaturalist project to view hundreds of observations with photos\, species details\, and more for all of our past moth night events. \nWhy 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. \nThey 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. \nOnce again\, Susan Kielb and Heidi Trudell will guide us through the process of attracting\, identifying\, and enjoying these amazing creatures. \nSuggestions for Attendees: \n\nA headlamp or flashlight would be nice to have.\nNinja night with moths! Wearing black is the best way to keep moths on the sheet and not your shirt.\nIt might be nice to bring a camp chair if you would like to sit.\n\nDirections: From I-94: Exit 169-Zeeb Road\, southbound. Turn right at Liberty Road. Preserve entrance and parking area is on the right (north) side of Liberty Road\, approximately 0.5 miles west of Zeeb Road (and approximately 2.4 miles east of Parker Road) (map).
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/moth-night-at-devine-preserve/
LOCATION:DeVine Preserve\, 6110 West Liberty Road\, Ann Arbor\, 48103\, United States
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