The Michigan Audubon Blog: all things Michigan birds and conservation. This page includes action alerts, news, and special information, posted by Michigan Audubon staff.
Thinking Outside the Box: A New Approach to Bluebird Nest Boxes
Connie Spotts, president of Jackson Audubon Society and longtime Michigan Audubon and Michigan Bluebird Society member, is always looking for ways to help birds successfully raise their young. After watching a film that offered a glimpse inside a bluebird [...]
Limited Edition Stormy Kromer Collection
Available October 12 - November 13, 2026Michigan Audubon and Stormy Kromer are coming together this fall for a special collection of co-branded gear made for birders, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who loves Michigan’s birds and wild places. The collection features [...]
Chad’s Conservation Update September 2026
Conservation Manager Chad Machinski, M.S., manages the stewardship of MA's sanctuaries and engages with our dedicated volunteers. To help you stay connected with the work being done, he will be presenting regular online updates about activities going on at [...]
Fall Migration: Viewing Sandhill Cranes in Michigan
As summer comes to a close, many of us warmly welcome the early fall staple of the Sandhill Crane’s annual migration. With a wingspan up to six feet, the Sandhill Crane is not only the largest bird in Michigan, [...]
Chad’s Conservation Update August 2026
Conservation Manager Chad Machinski, M.S., manages the stewardship of MA's sanctuaries and engages with our dedicated volunteers. To help you stay connected with the work being done, he will be presenting regular online updates about activities going on at [...]
Chad’s Conservation Update July 2026
Conservation Manager Chad Machinski, M.S., manages the stewardship of MA's sanctuaries and engages with our dedicated volunteers. To help you stay connected with the work being done, he will be presenting regular online updates about activities going on at [...]
Chad’s Conservation Update June 2026
Conservation Manager Chad Machinski, M.S., manages the stewardship of MA's sanctuaries and engages with our dedicated volunteers. To help you stay connected with the work being done, he will be presenting regular online updates about activities going on at [...]
Support Michigan Audubon at BIGGBY COFFEE
Promotion has now ended. Your next coffee run can help protect birds across Michigan. From June 15–21, three participating BIGGBY COFFEE locations in the Lansing area will donate $1 to Michigan Audubon every time a customer mentions Michigan Audubon [...]
Chad’s Conservation Update May 2026
Conservation Manager Chad Machinski, M.S., manages the stewardship of MA's sanctuaries and engages with our dedicated volunteers. To help you stay connected with the work being done, he will be presenting regular online updates about activities going on at [...]
I Found a Baby Bird: What should I do next?
The trees are budding, the insects are hatching, and the birds are busy— it’s spring! And it’s the time of year again when we, or people we know, often find baby animals unaccompanied by adults in our yards and [...]