Join Amurthur Ramamurthy on his trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe, which yielded 252 bird species, as well as a number of mammals. Among the birds seen, with many photographed, were Southern Ground Hornbill, Bateleur, Hooded Vulture, Kori Bustard, Secretary Bird, and Saddle-billed Stork, along with such mammals as lions, elephants, hyenas, hippos, baboons, and […]
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. Directions: Meet at the […]
Please join is for a return to Matthaei Botanical Gardens as Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance and resident butterfly experts help to observe, appreciate, and learn about another one of our winged beauties. We will catch (with permission) observe, photograph, and release many species to provide attendees with an up close study of organisms. Portions […]
Please join Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance and resident dragonfly enthusiasts to observe, appreciate, and learn about yet another one of our winged beauties of the order Odonata. We will have extra binoculars for those that need them. Bring your curiosity and questions for this wonderful walk. We encourage everyone to take photos if you […]
With so many different habitats to explore, a morning walk at Matthaei never disappoints. Winter, summer, spring, and fall, the botanical gardens has it all! Check out the potential birds for this hotspot here. Directions: Meet at the steps to the conservatory. Matthaei members park for free with metered parking for everyone else. Free to […]
Please join Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance and resident butterfly experts to observe, appreciate, and learn about another one of our winged beauties. We will have extra binoculars for those that need them. Bring your curiosity and questions for this wonderful walk. Leader: Jerry Paulson & Matt Spoor Directions: Meet at the conservatory steps of […]
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.
