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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Mackinaw Raptor Fest 2020
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled. \nThe Mackinaw Raptor Fest highlights the raptor research and educational work of the Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch. This work occurs at the Straits of Mackinac\, which is a confluence of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron and a global migration route for raptors. The event starts on April 3\, 2020\, at 4:30 p.m. and ends on April 5 in the afternoon. The Fest features the following topics and opportunities: \n– Raptor migration in the Great Lakes;\n– Raptor count data and what it tells us;\n– Raptors and climate change;\n– Identification of raptors;\n– Flight adaptations of raptors;\n– Cultural significance of the eagle to the Odawa;\n– Bald Eagle research and monitoring in northern Michigan;\n– Nesting ecology of Red-shouldered Hawks in Michigan;\n– Raptor/owl research;\n– Raptor photography;\n– A live raptor show;\n– Field trips;\n– Opportunities to observe at count sites;\n– And more! \nYou can find out more about the event at mackinawraptorfest.org or click here to register.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-mackinaw-raptor-fest-2020/
LOCATION:Mackinaw City\, Mackinaw City\, MI\, United States
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SUMMARY:Canceled — Tuesday Treks: CCBS
DESCRIPTION:Out of an abundance of caution and to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, these treks have been canceled. \nJoin Michigan Audubon for a series of free\, guided bird walks at locations throughout the Greater Lansing area this spring! Conservation Program Coordinator Linnea Rowse will lead walks to seek out migratory birds in a variety of habitats. Please note that these treks are limited to eight participants and registration will be required. See below for more information. \nBring your binoculars (some will be available to borrow) and wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. We will walk on both paved and unpaved (grass/packed dirt) trails — see each specific description. Walks are suitable for all ages and any level of birding experience — beginners and experts welcome! This is the perfect time of year to enjoy birds in their beautiful spring breeding plumage\, especially before canopy trees are fully leafed out. These walks will be canceled in the event of heavy rains or thunderstorms. \nLocations:  \nApril 21 | 8 – 10 a.m. | Capital City Bird Sanctuary. We will walk on unpaved (mowed grass) trails and seek out early spring migrants. Meet at the Michigan Audubon gated entrance\, less than 0.1 mile east of the Hawk Meadow Park parking lot. The gate will be open. Location/Directions: 6001 Delta River Dr.\, Lansing\, MI 48906; approximate GPS coordinates: 42.765116\, -84.635263.  \nApril 28 | 8 – 10 a.m. | Hunters Orchard Park. We will walk on both paved and unpaved trails. Hunters Orchard Park abuts the Grand River\, with floodplain and woodland habitat. Access to this park is from Old River Trail\, just west of Webster Road and Delta Mills Park. Location: 7242 Old River Trail\, Lansing\, MI 48917; approximate GPS coordinates: 42.759679\, -84.655258.  \nMay 5 | 8 – 10 a.m. | Legg Park. Part of the 103-acre Meridian Riverfront Park\, Legg Park has excellent opportunities for birding\, with trails following the edge of the Red Cedar River. Many bird species use the woodland habitat as a stopover during their spring migration\, including several warbler\, oriole\, grosbeak\, and thrush species. Meet in the Legg Park parking lot. We will walk on unpaved (packed dirt) trails. Preview the Legg Park trail map here: http://www.meridian.mi.us/Home/ShowDocument?id=5422 Location: 3900 Van Atta Road\, Okemos\, MI 48864; approximate GPS coordinates: 42.693889\, -84.385294.  \nMay 12 | 8 – 10 a.m. | Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center. We will walk on unpaved trails (grass trails) encircling a wetland area. For more specific driving directions and to learn more about CMERC\, visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/cmerc/. Location: 9422 Herbison Rd\, Laingsburg\, MI 48848; follow signs for parking off the road east of the gate. Approximate GPS coordinates: 42.827919\, -84.377404.  \n\n Important Changes to Tuesday Treks in Response to COVID-19\nOut of an abundance of caution and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we will be limiting Tuesday Treks to eight participants. Although the treks remain free of charge\, you must register to participate. Registration will open for each trek the Friday before that specific event. If we have more than eight participants show up for any trek\, those who have not registered may be asked to leave. For the safety of all participants\, attendees must follow the wellness guidelines (provided below) at all times. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate these times together. \nWELLNESS GUIDELINES \n\nPlease stay home if you are not feeling well.\nCough or sneeze into your elbow or tissue and wash your hands immediately afterward.\nWash your hands frequently and thoroughly for a minimum of 20 seconds with soap and water. If no soap is available\, use a hand sanitizer of at least 60% alcohol content.\nAvoid touching your face with unwashed hands.\nPractice social distancing\, maintaining a distance of at least six feet from your fellow birders.\n\nMichigan Audubon will continue to follow and adhere to recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Any additional changes to our programs and activities will be posted on our website\, www.michiganaudubon.org. General inquiries may be directed to Michigan Audubon at birds@michiganaudubon.org.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/tuesday-treks-potter-park-2020-04-21/
LOCATION:Capital City Bird Sanctuary\, 6001 Delta River Drive\, Lansing\, 48906
CATEGORIES:Bird Walk,Michigan Audubon
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Spring Fling
DESCRIPTION:In response to measures being taken to slow the spread of COVID-19\, Spring Fling has been canceled. Michigan Audubon will begin issuing refunds to those who already registered on March 16.\nThis year will mark the 32nd Annual Spring Fling: WPBO’s Celebration of Bird Migration when members and their guests “migrate” to Paradise\, Michigan\, and the Whitefish Point area to visit with old friends\, both human and avian. Many activities are being planned for another refreshing weekend of birding experiences. \nBanquet and Keynote Address\nThe Natural History of Darién\, Panama: Searching for a Harpy Eagle by Michael Kielb \nMichael Kielb is an emeritus faculty member in the Biology Department at Eastern Michigan University. He previously was a hawk counter in Ontario and Mexico\, led natural history tours in Mexico\, Central America\, and throughout the U.S. He now splits his time between Ann Arbor\, Whitefish Point\, and the rest of the world. He previously was the speaker at the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory annual members meeting and led a HMANA tour to Whitefish Point\, as well as leading tours for Michigan Audubon to Mexico and Costa Rica. In the past\, he has also served on the board of directors for WPBO\, Michigan Audubon\, and Holiday Beach Bird Observatory. \n Seminars and Tours\n\n\nReducing Avian Collisions with Communications Towers: A community effort by Dr. Joelle Gehring\n\n\nWarbler ID by Linnea Rowse\n\n\nU.P. Birding: From migration madness to boreal beauties by Elliot Nelson\n\n\nGuided Birds Walks on Whitefish Point trails\n\n\nEvening Owl Flight at the Hawk Deck\n\n\nBirding in Paradise with Linnea Rowse (This field trip is not included with basic registration)\n\n\nSearching for the Spruce Grouse with Elliot Nelson (This field trip is not included with basic registration)\n\n\nClick here for the full schedule of events.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/spring-fling-4/
LOCATION:Whitefish Point Bird Observatory\, 16914 N. Whitefish Point Rd.\, Paradise\, MI\, 49768\, United States
CATEGORIES:Signature Event,Whitefish Point Bird Observatory
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SUMMARY:CANCELED — COMMUNITY: Thornapple Woodpecker Festival
DESCRIPTION:In response to COVID-19\, this event has been canceled. \nJoin other bird lovers for the 10th Annual Thornapple Woodpecker Festival on the Paul Henry – Thornapple Trail\, which offers wonderful opportunities to see Michigan woodpeckers\, including the Red-headed Woodpecker. Meet at the Middleville Village Hall\, 100 E. Main St.\, Middleville\, MI 49333 for guided tours. Golf cart rides available for mobility impaired. Birding presentations at 8 a.m.\, 9 a.m.\, and 10 a.m. plus ongoing exhibits in the Village Hall. You will also be able to get directions to other birding hotspots such as Maher Sanctuary in northern Barry County.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/community-thornapple-woodpecker-festival/
LOCATION:Middleville Village Hall\, 100 E. Main Street\, Middleville\, MI\, 49333\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Trail Event,Educational Event,Festival,Sanctuary Event
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Tuesday Treks: Hunters Orchard Park
DESCRIPTION:Out of an abundance of caution and to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, these treks have been canceled. \nJoin Michigan Audubon for a series of free\, guided bird walks at locations throughout the Greater Lansing area this spring! Conservation Program Coordinator Linnea Rowse will lead walks to seek out migratory birds in a variety of habitats. Please note that these treks are limited to eight participants and registration will be required. See below for more information. \nBring your binoculars (some will be available to borrow) and wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. We will walk on both paved and unpaved (grass/packed dirt) trails — see each specific description. Walks are suitable for all ages and any level of birding experience — beginners and experts welcome! This is the perfect time of year to enjoy birds in their beautiful spring breeding plumage\, especially before canopy trees are fully leafed out. These walks will be canceled in the event of heavy rains or thunderstorms. \nLocations:  \nApril 21 | 8 – 10 a.m. | Capital City Bird Sanctuary. We will walk on unpaved (mowed grass) trails and seek out early spring migrants. Meet at the Michigan Audubon gated entrance\, less than 0.1 mile east of the Hawk Meadow Park parking lot. The gate will be open. Location/Directions: 6001 Delta River Dr.\, Lansing\, MI 48906; approximate GPS coordinates: 42.765116\, -84.635263.  \nApril 28 | 8 – 10 a.m. | Hunters Orchard Park. We will walk on both paved and unpaved trails. Hunters Orchard Park abuts the Grand River\, with floodplain and woodland habitat. Access to this park is from Old River Trail\, just west of Webster Road and Delta Mills Park. Location: 7242 Old River Trail\, Lansing\, MI 48917; approximate GPS coordinates: 42.759679\, -84.655258. \nMay 5 | 8 – 10 a.m. | Legg Park. Part of the 103-acre Meridian Riverfront Park\, Legg Park has excellent opportunities for birding\, with trails following the edge of the Red Cedar River. Many bird species use the woodland habitat as a stopover during their spring migration\, including several warbler\, oriole\, grosbeak\, and thrush species. Meet in the Legg Park parking lot. We will walk on unpaved (packed dirt) trails. Preview the Legg Park trail map here: http://www.meridian.mi.us/Home/ShowDocument?id=5422 Location: 3900 Van Atta Road\, Okemos\, MI 48864; approximate GPS coordinates: 42.693889\, -84.385294. \nMay 12 | 8 – 10 a.m. | Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center. We will walk on unpaved trails (grass trails) encircling a wetland area. For more specific driving directions and to learn more about CMERC\, visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/cmerc/. Location: 9422 Herbison Rd\, Laingsburg\, MI 48848; follow signs for parking off the road east of the gate. Approximate GPS coordinates: 42.827919\, -84.377404.  \n\n Important Changes to Tuesday Treks in Response to COVID-19\nOut of an abundance of caution and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we will be limiting Tuesday Treks to eight participants. Although the treks remain free of charge\, you must register to participate. Registration will open for each trek the Friday before that specific event. If we have more than eight participants show up for any trek\, those who have not registered may be asked to leave. For the safety of all participants\, attendees must follow the wellness guidelines (provided below) at all times. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate these times together. \nWELLNESS GUIDELINES \n\nPlease stay home if you are not feeling well.\nCough or sneeze into your elbow or tissue and wash your hands immediately afterward.\nWash your hands frequently and thoroughly for a minimum of 20 seconds with soap and water. If no soap is available\, use a hand sanitizer of at least 60% alcohol content.\nAvoid touching your face with unwashed hands.\nPractice social distancing\, maintaining a distance of at least six feet from your fellow birders.\n\nMichigan Audubon will continue to follow and adhere to recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Any additional changes to our programs and activities will be posted on our website\, www.michiganaudubon.org. General inquiries may be directed to Michigan Audubon at birds@michiganaudubon.org.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/tuesday-treks-hunters-orchard-park/
LOCATION:Hunters Orchard Park\, 7242 Old River Trail\, Lansing\, MI\, 48917\, United States
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