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SUMMARY:Monday Evening Migration at Matthaei
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk through the trails at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens to look and listen for birds during their northern migration. This leisurely stroll will wind through the woods on the Botanical Gardens’ well-maintained dirt paths and will involve ~2 miles of walking or less. \nThe pond often hosts waterfowl and shorebirds\, and the trails will take us through excellent habitat to look for warblers\, thrushes\, flycatchers\, the occasional cuckoo\, and other birds that briefly pass through Washtenaw County as they head north to their breeding grounds (and we’ll be sure to take notice of our local birds\, too!). \nAll are welcome to attend\, and please note that it is perfectly appropriate to attend for only a portion of the walk and depart as needed. New birders are especially encouraged to come along—the very best way to learn more about birds and birding is to spend time in the field. Please join us! \nVisit Matthaei’s eBird hotspot page to see what species have been recently seen at the Botanical Gardens. \nLeader: James Weir\nDirections: Meet in front of the main entrance to the Matthaei Botanical Gardens building at 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. \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): tinyurl.com/eBirdList \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 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.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/monday-evening-migration-at-matthaei/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens\, 1800 N Dixboro Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Birders
DESCRIPTION:Location Update 5/11: The 5/12 Tuesday evening birders will meet at Birdsong Preserve on Vreeland Road at 6pm. We will spend some time exploring Birdsong for locals and migrating rarities and then head to LeFurge Nature Area to look and listen for the Least Bittern that has been seen there in recent days. \nEach Tuesday Evening Birders will feature a new trip leader and location of their choice. These events have produced many memories and stories over the years and often yield interesting birds. Each Tuesday in May\, we meet somewhere at 6pm\, often at Miller Rd. Park & Ride\, Plymouth Rd. Park & Ride\, or Meijer on Zeeb Rd.\, depending upon which direction in the county we are headed\, and leave from there.  \nPlease register and we will email you the meeting location at least 24 hours before as details for these walks tend to come together closer to the event than our other walks. \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 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. \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): tinyurl.com/eBirdList
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/tuesday-evening-birders-2/
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SUMMARY:Spring Migration Thursdays at The Arb
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Nichols Arboretum\, affectionately known as “The Arb”\, on Thursday mornings from March 26th through May 28th to observe migratory birds as they journey north. Participating in these walks offers a unique chance to observe species that are typically absent from our region during other times of the year. Many migratory birds\, such as various warblers\, thrushes\, and flycatchers\, pass through only during migration\, making this period the prime opportunity to witness these species locally. For instance\, birders have reported seeing more than 100 species during peak migration times\, including numerous warbler species. For a comprehensive overview of recent bird sightings and to enhance your birding experience\, you can refer to the Nichols Arboretum Hotspot Report from eBird. \nFeel free to join our Thursday morning bird walks for as long as your time permits; many attend for a portion of the walk and depart as needed. Your presence\, whether brief or extended\, contributes to the collective birding experience. \nWe look forward to birding with you this spring! \nLeader: Juliet Berger \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. (Map) \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): tinyurl.com/eBirdList \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 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.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/spring-migration-thursdays-at-the-arb-3-2/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum – Dow Prairie\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Birding the Pinky: A Conservation Fundraiser in the Northwest Lower Peninsula
DESCRIPTION:Join the Washtenaw Bird & Natural Alliance for a three-day trip to Michigan’s northwest lower peninsula. This trip is a fundraising event with a $100 suggested donation to support conservation and restoration work in Washtenaw County\, including our ongoing efforts at WBNA’s Searles Nature Preserve. Isaiah Clark and James Weir will lead the group and the trip is limited to 20 WBNA members. \nWe will travel to the Arcadia area in Manistee County on Thursday May 14\, and our birding will begin early Friday morning at Arcadia Marsh\, one of few remaining coastal marshes in Michigan that is visited by and home to scores of shorebird species and other breeding and migrant birds. From there\, we will work our way north toward Glen Arbor and the broader Leelanau County area\, stopping along the way to visit birding locations as well as a nature preserve known for extraordinary blooms of spring ephemeral flowers. \nThe group will stay in Glen Arbor on Friday and Saturday night and bird the surrounding areas on Saturday and Sunday. We will search for migrating and breeding warblers\, visit the famous Piping Plovers at Sleeping Bear Point\, look for Common Loons in historical breeding locations\, and hope to encounter least and American Bitterns\, rails\, Ruffed Grouse\, falcons and other raptors—including late-departing Rough-Legged Hawks—numerous sparrow species including Clay-Colored\, Upland Sandpipers\, Meadowlark and Bobolink\, cuckoos\, Yellow-Throated and other vireos\, and a wide variety of other migrating and local species. \nThis trip is designed to be flexible for participants. If you are unable to travel north on Thursday evening\, you can meet the group later on Friday in Glen Arbor (note: Arcadia Marsh is our best stop for shorebirds\, so shorb enthusiasts are encouraged to join for Friday morning). Similarly\, we will have birding opportunities all day on Sunday if you want to maximize your time and stay another night\, while those who need to leave on Sunday afternoon are welcome to do so. \nThe general rhythm for each day will be an early start with an active morning of birding until a group lunch. We will have a break in the afternoon\, during which participants can rest\, join informal activities such as a bike ride on the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail or a drive along Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive\, or do more birding! The group will reconvene in the late afternoon/early evening for more birding and dinner. \nMost of the birding will involve low-impact walking and mild hiking on paved paths\, dirt and stone trails\, and sand. There will be one ~2-3 mile hike with a section of moderate to steep incline on a gravel trail; while the hiking pace will be slow\, it may not be suitable for those with lower endurance or mobility issues. \nTo get a sense of the birds and locations\, you can review this eBird trip report from 2023 and this one from 2025. \nEach participant is responsible for their own accommodation and incidentals like food and drink. We will share suggested hotels and areas to look for Airbnbs or other rentals with registrants (expect to pay ~$120-$150 per night\, depending on choice of hotel or rental). These and other details will be shared with participants after registration. \nTo register\, please fill out this form. Note: We will send email confirmations after you register\, and we will update this site and start a waiting list if the trip reaches capacity. \nVolunteers are planning this event and 100% of proceeds will be applied to conservation and restoration\, including the purchase of tools for invasive species removal for WBNA volunteer workdays\, prescribed burns\, and other related activities. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to James Weir at jamesweir@washtenawbna.org.
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/birding-the-pinky-a-conservation-fundraiser-in-the-northwest-lower-peninsula/
LOCATION:Northwest Lower Michigan
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SUMMARY:Warbler Wonderland at Magee Marsh
DESCRIPTION:This trip needs no introduction! If you haven’t experienced this North American warbler hotspot\, now is the time. Magee Marsh is famous for its up-close views of migrating warblers\, and you won’t want to miss the excitement. Visit mageemarsh.org to learn more about this incredible birding destination. \nAfter spending the morning at Magee\, many of us continue birding at nearby Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge or Howard Marsh. You can plan to stay into the afternoon or wrap up your visit by late morning if needed. \nFor a comprehensive species list and captivating photos from last year’s trip\, please refer to the 2025 Trip Report. \nDirections: Meet at 7:00 am at warbler sign at boardwalk here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PXD3EjnfmPWJKXBb7 \nTrip Leaders: Juliet Berger & Sarah Surato \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 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. \n 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
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/warbler-wonderland-at-magee-marsh/
LOCATION:Magee Marsh Boardwalk
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SUMMARY:Beginning Birders Series
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday between April 17 and May 22\, 2026\, we will take our time to observe and discuss identification of some of the more common birds of Ann Arbor. This is a great series of walks for folks that would like to learn more about bird identification. Of course\, all are welcome to attend any of our bird walks\, but this one will be geared toward those with little or no experience. We will have extra binoculars on hand for anyone that needs them. \nDirections: Meet at the east end of the arboretum near the Dow Prairie entrance on Riverview Court (map) \nLeader: Gaia Stanley \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): tinyurl.com/eBirdList \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 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. 
URL:https://washtenawbna.org/event/beginning-birders-series-2/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum – Riverview Court\, 174-196 Riverview Ct.\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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