Important Bird Areas (IBA)

Important Bird Areas

The Important Bird Areas Program (IBA) is a global effort to identify and conserve areas that are vital to birds and other biodiversity. The Michigan Important Bird Areas Program officially began in March 2006 with the hiring of a coordinator by four managing partners:


For information about Important Bird Areas in Michigan, visit :

Michigan IBA Support Group Resources

For additional information about the Important Bird Areas program in Michigan, contact:

Caleb Putnam
Michigan IBA Coordinator
146 Timmer Dr NE
Sparta, MI 49345
616-774-3000
cputnam@audubon.org