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SUMMARY:WPBO Bird Walks at the Point
DESCRIPTION:Join us for WPBO Migratory Bird Walks with Michigan Audubon’s Field Ornithologist at WPBO!\nEvery Saturday and Sunday Morning\, August 15 – November 15\, 2026\n9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nRegistration: No registration required.\nCost: Free!\nLocation: Whitefish Point Bird Observatory in Paradise\, Michigan\nMeet at the small white building on the southeast side of the cul-de-sac. \nThe 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Tour (2-hour Tour)\nOn this early morning tour\, adventurers and birding enthusiasts will tour the hiking trails\, shoreline\, bird feeders\, and along our boardwalks\, including the Raptor Deck. \nTour Distance: 1-1.5 Miles\nBirding Level: Any; from non-birders to beginning birders to expert\nTrail and Terrain: Moderate; sandy beach shoreline\, hiking trails on dirt paths and wood-planked boardwalks \nThe 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Tour (1-hour Tour)\nOn this late-morning tour\, adventurers and birding enthusiasts will tour the boardwalks\, shoreline\, and the bird feeders. \nTour Distance: Less than 1 mile\nBirding Level: Any; from non-birders to beginning birders to expert\nTrail and Terrain: Easy; dirt paths and wood-planked boardwalks \nImportant Tour Tips!\n\nThe WPBO Migratory Bird Walks are open to the public\, for all ages\, come rain or shine!\nDress in Layers: Weather can change quickly at the Point.\nComfortable Footwear: Sturdy\, waterproof hiking boots or shoes are ideal for uneven terrain.\nBring Binoculars: Essential for spotting birds from a distance! A field guide or birding app\, such as Merlin\, is also handy. We also have extra binoculars\, should you need them.\nPack Water and Snacks: Stay hydrated and energized during the tour.\nSun Protection: Bring a hat\, sunglasses\, and sunscreen.\nInsect Repellent: Keep bugs at bay.\nCamera or Smartphone: Capture the birds and the beautiful scenery!\nRespect Nature: Stay on designated trails with our tour guide and maintain a quiet\, respectful presence.\n\nPlease continue to reference this webpage for the most updated information\, including any changes to the tour dates or times. The event may be cancelled at any time due to unforeseen circumstances.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/wpbo-bird-walks-at-the-point/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Whitefish Point Bird Observatory\, 16914 N. Whitefish Point Rd.\, Paradise\, MI\, 49768\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Educational Event,Whitefish Point Bird Observatory
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SUMMARY:WPBO Bird Walks at the Point
DESCRIPTION:Join us for WPBO Migratory Bird Walks with Michigan Audubon’s Field Ornithologist at WPBO!\nEvery Saturday and Sunday Morning\, August 15 – November 15\, 2026\n9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nRegistration: No registration required.\nCost: Free!\nLocation: Whitefish Point Bird Observatory in Paradise\, Michigan\nMeet at the small white building on the southeast side of the cul-de-sac. \nThe 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Tour (2-hour Tour)\nOn this early morning tour\, adventurers and birding enthusiasts will tour the hiking trails\, shoreline\, bird feeders\, and along our boardwalks\, including the Raptor Deck. \nTour Distance: 1-1.5 Miles\nBirding Level: Any; from non-birders to beginning birders to expert\nTrail and Terrain: Moderate; sandy beach shoreline\, hiking trails on dirt paths and wood-planked boardwalks \nThe 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Tour (1-hour Tour)\nOn this late-morning tour\, adventurers and birding enthusiasts will tour the boardwalks\, shoreline\, and the bird feeders. \nTour Distance: Less than 1 mile\nBirding Level: Any; from non-birders to beginning birders to expert\nTrail and Terrain: Easy; dirt paths and wood-planked boardwalks \nImportant Tour Tips!\n\nThe WPBO Migratory Bird Walks are open to the public\, for all ages\, come rain or shine!\nDress in Layers: Weather can change quickly at the Point.\nComfortable Footwear: Sturdy\, waterproof hiking boots or shoes are ideal for uneven terrain.\nBring Binoculars: Essential for spotting birds from a distance! A field guide or birding app\, such as Merlin\, is also handy. We also have extra binoculars\, should you need them.\nPack Water and Snacks: Stay hydrated and energized during the tour.\nSun Protection: Bring a hat\, sunglasses\, and sunscreen.\nInsect Repellent: Keep bugs at bay.\nCamera or Smartphone: Capture the birds and the beautiful scenery!\nRespect Nature: Stay on designated trails with our tour guide and maintain a quiet\, respectful presence.\n\nPlease continue to reference this webpage for the most updated information\, including any changes to the tour dates or times. The event may be cancelled at any time due to unforeseen circumstances.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/wpbo-bird-walks-at-the-point-2/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Whitefish Point Bird Observatory\, 16914 N. Whitefish Point Rd.\, Paradise\, MI\, 49768\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Educational Event,Whitefish Point Bird Observatory
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260923T190858Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Livingston Audubon Naturalists - Owls of Michigan Program
DESCRIPTION:Livingston Audubon Naturalists – “Owls of Michigan” \nNature Programs – October 8\, 6:45pm to 8:30pm. \nLAN welcomes Laurel Zoet\, Naturalist Educator as she shares an inside look into the life of owls using pictures and videos. With their nocturnal habits and impeccable camouflage\, it can be hard to spot members from this fascinating group of birds out in the wild. \nWith over 200 species of owls in the world\, this program will also look at which owl species live here in Michigan and what they’re doing this time of year. \nJoin us at First Presbyterian Church\, 300 E. Grand River Ave\, Brighton\, MI 48116. Meetings are free and open to the public. All are welcome. For more information\, follow us on Facebook at Livingston Audubon Naturalists\, or our website www.livingstonaudubon.org. \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-livingston-audubon-naturalists-owls-of-michigan-program/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church – Brighton\, 300 E Grand River\, Brighton\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Traverse Audubon Club: North Sky Raptor Program
DESCRIPTION:GRAND TRAVERSE AUDUBON CLUB \nOur regular programs are usually the second Thursday of the month. They are held typically at Boardman River Nature Center on Cass Road at 7:00 PM.  (Except May/June/July/August) Everyone (including non-members) is welcome to attend! \nOctober 8 – (Thursday) North Sky Raptor & Annual Officer Elections\nThis program/meeting will be held at a special venue due to larger audience participation – TBD soon.\nThis is the meeting when we elect officers for 2026. If you would like to take part in the nomination committee\, (party of 3)\, please volunteer with: Kathy Flegel kflegel33@gmail.com \n  \n*All events listed herein by the Grand Traverse Audubon Club are strictly voluntary in nature.  As such\, members who participate in any of the events do so by their own choice.  If a member so chooses to participate\, that person knowingly and voluntarily enters into this waiver and release of liability and hereby waives any and all rights\, claims\, and causes of action resulting from that person’s participation in that event and releases the Club\, its members and board members for any injury directly or indirectly caused by participation in that event.  Voluntary participation in club events implies holding harmless the Club against any and all claims\, suits\, or actions of any kind for liability\, damages\, compensation\, or otherwise brought by said person or anyone on that person’s behalf.* \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-grand-traverse-audubon-club-north-sky-raptor-program/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260902T132428Z
CREATED:20260902T132428Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Grand Traverse Audubon Club: October Big Day
DESCRIPTION:GRAND TRAVERSE AUDUBON CLUB \nOctober 10 (Saturday) – OCTOBER BIG DAY!\nThe 24-hour global birding event runs from midnight to midnight\, allowing you to participate for anywhere from 10 minutes to the entire day. You and participate in a group or on your own. \n\nHow to Participate Locally \n\nYou can birdwatch from anywhere in the world—whether that means looking out your window in Traverse City or visiting popular local hotspots like the Boardman Lake Loop or Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. \n\nGet an Account: Sign up for a 100% free account on eBird or the Cornell Lab’s Merlin Bird ID app.\nCount Birds: Watch and listen for birds on October 10.\nSubmit Your Data: Log your bird sightings directly into the eBird Mobile App so your observations can contribute to global science and conservation.\nFor live event updates and tracking the progress of global checklists throughout the day\, check the eBird October Big Day page.\n\n*(If you would like to lead a Grand Traverse Audubon Club field trip on October Big Day\, let us know! (We can certainly have more than one group fieldtrip that day! Kathie Wiley: dujour1@gmail.com ) \n  \n*All events listed herein by the Grand Traverse Audubon Club are strictly voluntary in nature.  As such\, members who participate in any of the events do so by their own choice.  If a member so chooses to participate\, that person knowingly and voluntarily enters into this waiver and release of liability and hereby waives any and all rights\, claims\, and causes of action resulting from that person’s participation in that event and releases the Club\, its members and board members for any injury directly or indirectly caused by participation in that event.  Voluntary participation in club events implies holding harmless the Club against any and all claims\, suits\, or actions of any kind for liability\, damages\, compensation\, or otherwise brought by said person or anyone on that person’s behalf.* \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-grand-traverse-audubon-club-october-big-day/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Birding,Community Science Event,Educational Event,Presentation,Volunteering Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261010T110000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Benzie Audubon Club - Fall Waterfall
DESCRIPTION:Fall Waterfowl\nSaturday\, October 10\, 2026\, 9:00 AM  11:00 AM \n\nMeet trip leader\, Doug Cook\, at the river mouth of the Platte River at Platte Point in Sleeping Bear Dunes – Park pass required. \n\nVisit www.benzieaudubon.org for more information \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions\, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-benzie-audubon-club-fall-waterfall/
LOCATION:Platte River Platte Point
CATEGORIES:Birding,Chapter Event,Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261010T230000
DTSTAMP:20260629T161017Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T161017Z
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SUMMARY:WPBO Bird Walks at the Point
DESCRIPTION:Join us for WPBO Migratory Bird Walks with Michigan Audubon’s Field Ornithologist at WPBO!\nEvery Saturday and Sunday Morning\, August 15 – November 15\, 2026\n9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nRegistration: No registration required.\nCost: Free!\nLocation: Whitefish Point Bird Observatory in Paradise\, Michigan\nMeet at the small white building on the southeast side of the cul-de-sac. \nThe 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Tour (2-hour Tour)\nOn this early morning tour\, adventurers and birding enthusiasts will tour the hiking trails\, shoreline\, bird feeders\, and along our boardwalks\, including the Raptor Deck. \nTour Distance: 1-1.5 Miles\nBirding Level: Any; from non-birders to beginning birders to expert\nTrail and Terrain: Moderate; sandy beach shoreline\, hiking trails on dirt paths and wood-planked boardwalks \nThe 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Tour (1-hour Tour)\nOn this late-morning tour\, adventurers and birding enthusiasts will tour the boardwalks\, shoreline\, and the bird feeders. \nTour Distance: Less than 1 mile\nBirding Level: Any; from non-birders to beginning birders to expert\nTrail and Terrain: Easy; dirt paths and wood-planked boardwalks \nImportant Tour Tips!\n\nThe WPBO Migratory Bird Walks are open to the public\, for all ages\, come rain or shine!\nDress in Layers: Weather can change quickly at the Point.\nComfortable Footwear: Sturdy\, waterproof hiking boots or shoes are ideal for uneven terrain.\nBring Binoculars: Essential for spotting birds from a distance! A field guide or birding app\, such as Merlin\, is also handy. We also have extra binoculars\, should you need them.\nPack Water and Snacks: Stay hydrated and energized during the tour.\nSun Protection: Bring a hat\, sunglasses\, and sunscreen.\nInsect Repellent: Keep bugs at bay.\nCamera or Smartphone: Capture the birds and the beautiful scenery!\nRespect Nature: Stay on designated trails with our tour guide and maintain a quiet\, respectful presence.\n\nPlease continue to reference this webpage for the most updated information\, including any changes to the tour dates or times. The event may be cancelled at any time due to unforeseen circumstances.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/wpbo-bird-walks-at-the-point/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Whitefish Point Bird Observatory\, 16914 N. Whitefish Point Rd.\, Paradise\, MI\, 49768\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Birding,Educational Event,Whitefish Point Bird Observatory
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