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SUMMARY:Winter Birding in the Eastern U.P. Tour
DESCRIPTION:Are you eager to catch sight of winter finches? Dreaming of spotting Snowy Owls in their element? This winter\, immerse yourself in the magic of Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula with Michigan Audubon’s Winter Birding Tour. \nThis two-day birding adventure takes you on a scenic journey through Sault Ste. Marie\, Chippewa\, and Mackinac counties. Led by experienced guides\, you’ll travel in a car caravan through diverse winter habitats\, where the beauty of the season sets the stage for unforgettable birding moments. \nThe fees for the U.P. birding tour are $150 for Michigan Audubon members and $175 for non-members. Please note that the trip fee does not include meals or lodging. More trip details will be provided to participants upon registration\, and spots are limited. \nThis tour is designed for birders of all levels and rated EASY. You’ll spend most of the time in a car caravan\, with light walking on snow-covered\, gravel\, or paved roads. Be prepared to brave the cold with short stints of walking and wildlife viewing while experiencing wintry elements. \nTwo dates are available for this tour: January 18-19 & February 8-9\, 2025 \nRegistration opens on October 25\, 2024 at 9 a.m. Links will go live at that time. \nThe January and February Winter Birding in the Eastern U.P. Tours are officially sold out! If you’d still like to experience this special birding event\, please join our waiting list for a chance to secure a spot if one becomes available. \nClick here to join the waitlist for the January Tour. \nClick here to join the waitlist for the February Tour. \nIf you have questions regarding this tour\, please email events@michiganaudubon.org. \n\nRefund Policy: If you must cancel your participation in a Michigan Audubon event\, fees are refundable (minus a $25 processing fee) up until one month prior to the tour. If the cancellation occurs less than a month before but more than two weeks before the tour\, a 50% refund will apply. Cancellations occurring less than two weeks prior to the tour will forfeit the entire fee. Membership fees are not refundable. All refund requests must be made in writing and sent via email or mail to: \nevents@michiganaudubon.org\nEvents\nMichigan Audubon\n2310 Science Parkway\, Suite 200\nOkemos\, MI 48864 \nFor questions about travel and tour cancellation policies\, email events@michiganaudubon.org.
URL:https://www.michiganaudubon.org/calendar/winter-birding-in-the-eastern-u-p-tour-4/
LOCATION:Sault Ste. Marie\, Michigan\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Tour,Michigan Audubon
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SUMMARY:AUDUBON SOCIETY OF KALAMAZOO — Beliize\, the Birding Nation (Zoom only)
DESCRIPTION:The Audubon Society of Kalamazoo’s January program will be held on Monday the 20th (the 3rd Monday in January instead of the 4th). As has been our practice recently\, the January program will be online through a Zoom feed only (the link will be emailed a few days before the meeting and included in this description). Roni Martinez will be presenting on Belize\, the Birding Nation. \nBoard member\, Dave Lemberg\, met Roni last December. Dave and Bridget (his wife) had arranged a birding tour customized to our interests through Whitehawk Birding\, an international birding tour company that has built a network of quality guides around the world. Whitehawk and Roni put together a birding tour that covered Belize from one end to the other\, customized to our birding priorities and other interests. In our January program\, Roni will highlight the birding regions and special birds of his country\, followed by some of the programs and achievements of the Belize Bird Conservancy. \nBelize is a unique country and a unique birding destination. Belize is quite accessible to the American birder – there are many flights – English is the official language – the US dollar and credit cards are accepted. There are few places with so much geographic diversity – coral reefs\, coastal lowlands and wetlands\, and highland forests and wetlands. Belize is a birders’ paradise with colorful endemics as well a wealth of migrants coming through a junction of flyways from both North and South America over the course of the seasons. Belize has been actively working to conserve their environmental treasures\, and the program will conclude with some highlights of some of those efforts. \nRoni was born in Belize and started working as a natural history guide at Blancaneaux Lodge in Belize from 2004 until 2009. It was there that he developed a passion for birds and other wildlife\, as well as conservation. In 2009\, Roni became Blancaneaux’s first Conservation Officer and the first for Belize. As a result of this position\, he worked along with many different researchers and conservation non-profits who share the same vision. Currently\, his work involves research and collaboration on several projects related to birds with numerous organizations including Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association\, Toledo Institute for Development and Environment\, and Belize Audubon Society. Roni served as the Belize Raptor Research Institute’s President from 2010–2016. His work with other conservation organizations has been crucial in maintaining a proactive effort in conserving biodiversity in Belize. \nWe hope you’ll join us a little earlier in January\, on Monday\, January 20\, at 7:30 PM via Zoom. There are two reasons for holding this meeting via Zoom only. One\, our speaker is coming to us via Zoom\, so we won’t have an in-person presenter\, and two\, January can be a treacherous driving month if we get snow. \nThe Zoom link for this presentation is – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81247289679\nWe will also be recording the meeting for later viewing and will share the link on our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/AudubonSocietyofKalamazoo/ \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/audubon-society-of-kalamazoo-beliize-the-birding-nation-zoom-only/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:OWASHTANONG ISLANDS AUDUBON SOCIETY & MUSKEGON COUNTY NATURE CLUB — Neotropical migrants: birding in the Americas
DESCRIPTION:Description: In this presentation\, Nahuel Medina will share his experiences with Neotropical migrants during their stopover in Miami\, as well as insights into the lives of local birds that thrive in tropical regions. We invite you to join us as he discusses his travels\, birdwatching\, and wildlife photography throughout the Americas. \nSpeaker Bio: The Americas are renowned for their abundant and breathtaking biodiversity\, and Nahuel Medina has been fortunate to visit several countries in the Western Hemisphere\, including Costa Rica\, Mexico\, and Argentina. Originally from Miami\, Florida\, he had Central and South America just a hop and skip away\, which gave him plenty of opportunities to explore the region’s natural beauty. Even though he now resides in Michigan\, this move has only fueled his ambitions to visit more countries in the tropics. \nThe Owashtanong Islands Audubon Society and Muskegon County Nature Club offer educational and informative lectures and fellowship at meetings held on the third Tuesday of the month\, September through May\, at 6 p.m. at the Loutit District Library (407 Columbus Ave.\, Grand Haven\, MI 49417). \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/neotropical-migrants-birding-in-the-americas/
LOCATION:Loutit District Library\, 407 Columbus Ave.\, Grand Haven\, MI\, 49417\, United States
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