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SUMMARY:Mi Bird-Friendly Communities Lunch & Learn Webinar Series: How To Be a Purple Martin Landlord
DESCRIPTION:Graceful and entertaining\, the Purple Martin is a swallow species that have adapted to depend on human-made birdhouses for survival in the eastern U.S. This fascinating species is on the decline in Michigan\, but you can help! \nJoin us as Conservation Program Coordinator Linnea Rowse addresses “How to be a Good Purple Martin Landlord.” Learn how to acquire and install suitable housing\, prepare nests for spring arrival\, and perform regular nest checks to ensure young birds’ survival. She will also share useful internet resources and discuss recording and submitting data. \nRegister for the Zoom webinar here. \nWe will also be broadcasting the webinar live through our Facebook page and a recording will be made available following the event. \n\nThis event is a part of our Mi Bird-Friendly Communities Lunch & Learn webinar series. Each webinar takes place on the second Tuesday of each month at 12 p.m. and is free.\nWebinar dates and topics: \nJan. 12 | Mi Bird-Friendly Communities Program Overview \nFeb. 9 | Nest Boxes — Maintenance and Monitoring \nMar. 9 | How To Be a Purple Martin Landlord \nApr. 13 | Bird-Window Collisions \nMay 11 | Bird-Friendly Backyards Featuring Native Plants \nJune 8 | Invasive Species — Identification and Removal Techniques \nJuly 13 | Mi Bird-Friendly Communities Program Overview \nAug. 10 | Chimney Swift Conservation Concerns and Monitoring \nSept. 14 | Lights Out and Global Bird Rescue Week \nOct. 12 | Fall Garden Clean-Up \nNov. 9 | Cats and Birds \nDec. 14 | Mi Bird-Friendly Communities — Year in Review \nYou can view past webinars in the Mi Bird-Friendly Communities Lunch & Learn playlist on Michigan Audubon’s YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/mi-bird-friendly-communities-lunch-learn-webinar-series-2021-03-09/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Mi Bird-Friendly Communities,Webinar
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY: Birding 101 Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Michigan Birding 101\nThursdays\, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.\nFebruary 18 – March 11\nLocation: Anywhere with internet via Zoom Webinar! (link sent after completion of registration) \nRegistration: https://events.anr.msu.edu/Birding101/ \nJoin Elliot Nelson of Michigan Sea Grant and MSU Extension as they explore the wonderful hobby of birding over four 1-hour classes. This series will cover exciting topics like where to find rare winter birds\, how to choose and use binoculars\, how to identify common birds and how to plan out your next birding adventure. They will have instructional time at the start of each class\, followed by a Q&A session. This is a great opportunity for those new to the hobby or those looking to get started! \nSchedule: \nFebruary 18 | Birding Basics: Covering binocular basics\, field guides\, basic ID skills\, and how to plan birding trips \nFebruary 25 | Backyard Birding: Bird feeders\, where to place them\, what type of feed to use\, and detailed ID skills for backyard birds \nMarch 4 | Winter Birding: What birds are around in Michigan Winters and where to find them \nMarch 11 | Magnificent Migrations: How and why birds migrate and what to expect for birding in Michigan in the spring \nIf you have questions\, please contact Elliot Nelson at elliotne@msu.edu or 906-322-0353. \n\nThis event was submitted to our community calendar page 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-birding-101-webinar-series/2021-03-11/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Michigan Young Birders Network: Virtual Bird Banding
DESCRIPTION:Hey\, Michigan Young Birders Network! Join Mike Bishop for weekly virtual bird banding from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. These sessions offer an up-close look at species with an emphasis on identifying and exploring bird topography and feather wear. \nBird banding is weather dependent and may be canceled at any time. \nThe MYBN aims to connect young birders (13–18 years old) and offer a space for them to share their enthusiasm for the avian world. For more information about bird banding viewing\, join MYBN or contact Education Coordinator Lindsay Cain at lcain@michiganaudubon.org. \nTo join the virtual bird banding presentation\, click the link below and enter the passcode. \nhttps://zoom.us/j/94643290865?pwd=SmY4SG9HTWxnZ3EyQUFDcDE0ZHE3dz09  \nMeeting ID: 946 4329 0865 \nPasscode: Chickadee
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/michigan-young-birders-network-virtual-bird-banding/2021-03-13/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Michigan Young Birders Network
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