The Michigan Audubon Blog: all things Michigan birds and conservation. This page includes action alerts, news, and special information, posted by Michigan Audubon staff.
Tales From the Hawk Deck
On the morning of Tuesday, March 15, I strapped on my snowshoes and made my way out and up to the top of the dune where the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory (WPBO) hawk deck stands. The boardwalk that starts [...]
Spring Owl Banding Report
As is the case every spring, working in the woods at night at Whitefish Point for two and a half months starting in mid-March presents challenges, struggles, and many rewards. The weather was particularly unsettled for the first month [...]
How To Keep Your Feeders Clean This Summer
Many of us enjoy watching birds at our feeders, and while we want to entice numerous birds to visit, it is vital to ensure the environment is safe for these visitors through regular feeder cleaning. Cleaning feeders weekly will help [...]
Temporary removal of bird feeders can help to slow the spread of avian influenza
As a precautionary measure, taking down bird feeders can help limit the spread of avian flu. At this time, highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in wild birds and domestic flocks in several counties throughout Michigan. Although songbirds [...]
From the Board Chair: Changes Coming to Michigan Audubon
Greetings, Michigan Audubon Supporters! Please allow me to introduce myself. I have been a member of Michigan Audubon’s Board of Directors for over 16 years and now sit in the position of Board Chair. I am honored to be [...]
Flying Through Dark Skies
Twice a year, in spring and fall, we are witness to an extraordinary biological marvel: bird migration. For birds, migration is the seasonal journey to and from breeding and non-breeding (wintering) grounds. We only see part of it — [...]
AuSable Valley Audubon Celebrates Golden Anniversary
Fifty exciting years have passed since AuSable Valley Audubon organized in 1972! It goes to show that time really does fly when you're having fun — especially when you're birding. Originally known as Iosco Audubon Society, this Michigan Audubon [...]
2022 Michigan Audubon Photography Awards Accepting Submissions
Blue-winged Warbler at Ronald H. Warner Sanctuary. Photo by Sherman W. Garnett Michigan Audubon is seeking entries to the 2022 Michigan Audubon Photography Awards that showcase the numerous birds that make up the avian world in our [...]
Birdathon 2022 at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory
Our skilled team of bird counters and volunteers at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory will set out on a mission to count as many bird species as possible in one day on May 28, 2022, as part of an annual fundraising [...]
Black Birders Week “Soaring to Greater Heights” in 2022
Black Birders Week returns from May 29 to June 4 for learning and connection. With a theme of "Soaring to Greater Heights," the aim is to celebrate and highlight birding as a lifelong learning journey enjoyed by Black cultures across [...]