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WPBO Fall Field Ornithologist Summary
The fall field season at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory (WPBO) ran from Aug. 15 to Nov. 15. This fall, we regularly experienced uncommonly long periods of southerly winds and unseasonably warm temperatures, which are not ideal conditions for southward [...]
WPBO’s 32nd Fall Waterbird Count
Starting the fall of 2021 waterbird count at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory (WPBO), I felt similar to how many migration counters and researchers feel across the country — filled with excitement and eager anticipation for what will appear along [...]
Community Spotlight: Alana Chriest, Capital City Bird Sanctuary Resident Manager
Meet Alana Chriest, resident manager of Michigan Audubon’s Capital City Bird Sanctuary (CCBS), located in Delta Township, near Lansing. Alana began her tenure at CCBS as co-resident manager with Linnea Rowse (who also served as Michigan Audubon’s conservation program [...]
Give feedback on Michigan’s gray wolf management plan by January 31, 2022
Please Circulate: Michigan DNR is in the process of updating its Wolf Management Plan and has circulated a citizen survey. In January 2021, the gray wolf (Canis lupus) was removed from the federal Endangered Species List in the United States. [...]
Kirtland’s Warbler To Be Featured on Michigan License Plate in 2022
The Kirtland’s Warbler, long a symbol of conservation in Michigan, will be featured on a new Michigan license plate that will help raise money for wildlife habitat in the state. A Michigan license plate featuring the Kirtland's Warbler [...]
Help Sustain Whitefish Point Bird Observatory This #GivingTuesday
In the spirit of gratitude, Michigan Audubon is seeking your support this #GivingTuesday to help build a lasting legacy for Whitefish Point Bird Observatory. When Michigan Audubon formally acquired WPBO in 2016, a fund was established to help secure [...]
From the Executive Director — Fall 2021
Dear Michigan Audubon members and community, At around this time last year — during the fall migration of the ever-memorable year 2020 — many people were remarking about picking up birdwatching as a formal hobby for the first time. From [...]
Wind Energy: Education and Advocacy
Over the course of this year, our member magazine has explored wind energy developments over the last decade in Michigan. From lessons of projects past to new technologies to the politics of alternative energy and the impact on birds [...]
Michigan Audubon Donates Lake Bluff Manor to Local Nonprofit
Michigan Audubon recently successfully transferred ownership and stewardship of the manor and grounds adjacent to Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary. “We are excited to announce that the historic and much-loved Lake Bluff manor home is now owned by Lake Bluff [...]
Golf Meets Bird Conservation in Southwest Michigan: A Variety of Birdies and Sometimes Eagles
Golfing throughout Michigan is big business. With an average property footprint of 175 acres, a golf course combines highly manicured turfgrass with areas of more natural habitat, providing cover and support for various avian species across our state and [...]