The Michigan Audubon Blog: all things Michigan birds and conservation. This page includes action alerts, news, and special information, posted by Michigan Audubon staff.
Michigan Audubon Activities and the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
This post was updated on May 12, 2020. In light of recent developments, Michigan Audubon is taking a series of precautionary measures to protect the most vulnerable members of our community, while still allowing those who choose to do so [...]
Action Alert: Three Ways to Help Birds at the Federal Level Right Now
Migratory birds are in critical need of your help today. We receive numerous emails and calls from people reporting that they are seeing far fewer birds in Michigan in recent years. While many factors can play a role in [...]
Reaching Young Birders with Online Resources
In 2019, I was lucky enough to be able to reach more young birders with the development of K-12 programming. By participating as a guest speaker at Woldumar Nature Center, I was able to lead activities with roughly 160 children [...]
Now Accepting Camper Applications for Michigan Young Birders Camp
Calling all young birders and budding naturalists! Michigan Audubon is recruiting middle and high school students to join the week-long Michigan Young Birders Camp (MYBC) taking place June 21–26, 2020. Students will practice and improve their bird identification skills, learn [...]
Support Birds and their Habitats in Michigan on #GivingTuesday
Dear friend of birds, I want to take a moment to tell you that I am so thankful for people like you who recognize what a critical time this is for the environment — for birds, their habitats, and wildlife [...]
Your First Christmas Bird Count
This post was originally published in November 2017. Information has been updated to reflect the current Christmas Bird Count. by Rachelle Roake, Conservation Science Coordinator This year marks the 120th annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC), an annual winter census of [...]
Ways to Support Michigan Audubon While Shopping This Season
Whether you want to buy Michigan Audubon materials or simply support bird conservation through other purchases, we have options for you this holiday season! Michigan Audubon Online Store We have updated the Michigan Audubon online store to be more functional [...]
Press Release: Kirtland’s Warbler Removed from Endangered Species List after 52 Years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2019 Media Contact: Molly Keenan Communications & Marketing Coordinator [email protected] 517-580-7364 Kirtland’s Warbler Removed from Endangered Species List after 52 Years OKEMOS, MI – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced in October 2019 that [...]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announce the Delisting of the Kirtland’s Warbler
The Kirtland’s Warbler isn’t the official bird of the state of Michigan, but in the hearts and minds of many state residents, it most certainly is. Once living on the brink of extinction, the Kirtland’s Warbler tells a tremendous story of conservation [...]
UPDATE 10.3.19 — Action Alert: Aerial Pesticide Application
Thank you to all who have spoken out and opted out of aerial pesticide application in response to the state's actions! The fight is not over, however, and we need you to continue voicing your opposition as the spraying continues. [...]