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The Michigan Audubon Blog: all things Michigan birds and conservation. This page includes action alerts, news, and special information, posted by Michigan Audubon  staff.

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 [...]

July 13th, 2022|Categories: Jack Pine Warbler, Whitefish Point Bird Observatory|

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 [...]

June 10th, 2022|Categories: Resources|Tags: , , , |

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 [...]

April 25th, 2022|Categories: Action Alerts & Advocacy|Tags: , |

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 [...]

April 25th, 2022|Categories: Jack Pine Warbler, Michigan Audubon|

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 [...]

April 25th, 2022|Categories: Jack Pine Warbler, Michigan Audubon Chapters, Volunteer|

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 [...]

April 25th, 2022|Categories: Jack Pine Warbler, Michigan Audubon Photography Awards|

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 [...]

April 25th, 2022|Categories: Donate, Jack Pine Warbler, Whitefish Point Bird Observatory|
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