Michigan Young Birders Network Virtual Meeting

The Michigan Young Birders Network will hold monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

On March 3 you can join us to discuss pesticides, Michigan diving duck identification, recent sightings, and more!

Are you interested in learning more about birds and pesticides? To learn more and prepare for the March meeting discussion, follow these links:

An introduction to the topic:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/widely-used-pesticide-makes-birds-lose-weight

Resources:
1. https://abcbirds.org/program/pesticides/
2. https://www.slc.gov/sustainability/pesticidefree/alternative-pesticides/
3. https://blog.epa.gov/2015/02/02/farmers-shift-towards-virtually-non-toxic-alternatives-for-pest-control/
4. https://nationalzoo.si.edu/migratory-birds/news/when-it-comes-pesticides-birds-are-sitting-ducks
5. https://www.pesticide.org/
6. https://www.pesticide.org/pesticide_free_pledge
7. https://phys.org/news/2021-01-rnai-based-products-sustainable-alternative-hazardous.html

The Michigan Young Birders Network (MYBN) is a statewide network that functions as a free, virtual networking group for individuals ages 13–18 interested in birds and who may consider themselves to be birders (but this is not required). The MYBN offers a sense of belonging and community, learning opportunities, and mentorship, all related to birds and all provided for free and within a virtual capacity!

To join the meeting, click the link below and enter the passcode.

https://zoom.us/j/94643290865?pwd=SmY4SG9HTWxnZ3EyQUFDcDE0ZHE3dz09 

Meeting ID: 946 4329 0865

Passcode: Chickadee