This will be our fifth season reveling in spring migration at Nichols Arboretum. Join us as often as you like during our eight-week series of Thursday morning walks to observe migrants at they pass through on the way north to their breeding grounds. These leaderless walks are a great opportunity to meet and bird with others. In addition to the birds, the Arb's flora in spring are marvelous to behold. For example, in late April and early May, trillium blooms throughout the wooded hillsides.

This series will start on April 8 and go through May 27. Park and meet at the Riverview Court cul-de-sac off Geddes Road at 8:00 am. Click here to map the location and get directions to the meeting spot. All are welcome; please join us if you can.

This will be our fifth season reveling in spring migration at Nichols Arboretum. Join us as often as you like during our eight-week series of Thursday morning walks to observe migrants at they pass through on the way north to their breeding grounds. These leaderless walks are a great opportunity to meet and bird with others. In addition to the birds, the Arb's flora in spring are marvelous to behold. For example, in late April and early May, trillium blooms throughout the wooded hillsides.

This series will start on April 8 and go through May 27. Park and meet at the Riverview Court cul-de-sac off Geddes Road at 8:00 am. Click here to map the location and get directions to the meeting spot. All are welcome; please join us if you can.

This will be our fifth season reveling in spring migration at Nichols Arboretum. Join us as often as you like during our eight-week series of Thursday morning walks to observe migrants at they pass through on the way north to their breeding grounds. These leaderless walks are a great opportunity to meet and bird with others. In addition to the birds, the Arb's flora in spring are marvelous to behold. For example, in late April and early May, trillium blooms throughout the wooded hillsides.

This series will start on April 8 and go through May 27. Park and meet at the Riverview Court cul-de-sac off Geddes Road at 8:00 am. Click here to map the location and get directions to the meeting spot. All are welcome; please join us if you can.

This will be our fifth season reveling in spring migration at Nichols Arboretum. Join us as often as you like during our eight-week series of Thursday morning walks to observe migrants at they pass through on the way north to their breeding grounds. These leaderless walks are a great opportunity to meet and bird with others. In addition to the birds, the Arb's flora in spring are marvelous to behold. For example, in late April and early May, trillium blooms throughout the wooded hillsides.

This series will start on April 8 and go through May 27. Park and meet at the Riverview Court cul-de-sac off Geddes Road at 8:00 am. Click here to map the location and get directions to the meeting spot. All are welcome; please join us if you can.

Leaders: Dea Armstrong; Lathe Claflin and Mike Sefton 

Returning by popular demand, Dea will lead two of these outings and Lathe and Mike will lead the other two. Meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Miller Road/M-14 park-and-ride lot, where everyone will consolidate into fewer cars and prepare for a 6:15 sharp departure. The good birds (e.g., Red-necked Phalarope) and memorable sights (Sandhill Crane pair with newly hatched young) over the years are too numerous to mention.

Click here for Google map of location and to get directions. These outings will end at dusk.

This will be our fifth season reveling in spring migration at Nichols Arboretum. Join us as often as you like during our eight-week series of Thursday morning walks to observe migrants at they pass through on the way north to their breeding grounds. These leaderless walks are a great opportunity to meet and bird with others. In addition to the birds, the Arb's flora in spring are marvelous to behold. For example, in late April and early May, trillium blooms throughout the wooded hillsides.

This series will start on April 8 and go through May 27. Park and meet at the Riverview Court cul-de-sac off Geddes Road at 8:00 am. Click here to map the location and get directions to the meeting spot. All are welcome; please join us if you can.

Washtenaw County compiler: Roger Wykes

This event, also known as "May Count," takes place every year on the second Saturday in May. Participation in this international event mainly occurs at the local level. Washtenaw County has often been the Michigan leader in number of species counted, and is usually the state leader in the number of participants counting. Roger divides the county up into sections, most consisting of two townships, and each section has a leader. To make sure that each section is adequately counted, volunteers are always needed. As the date gets closer we will update this page with a list of this year's sections leaders, their areas, and their contact information. Check here and on birders@umich.edu for updates.

Leaders: Dea Armstrong; Lathe Claflin and Mike Sefton 

Returning by popular demand, Dea will lead two of these outings and Lathe and Mike will lead the other two. Meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Miller Road/M-14 park-and-ride lot, where everyone will consolidate into fewer cars and prepare for a 6:15 sharp departure. The good birds (e.g., Red-necked Phalarope) and memorable sights (Sandhill Crane pair with newly hatched young) over the years are too numerous to mention.

Click here for Google map of location and to get directions. These outings will end at dusk.

This will be our fifth season reveling in spring migration at Nichols Arboretum. Join us as often as you like during our eight-week series of Thursday morning walks to observe migrants at they pass through on the way north to their breeding grounds. These leaderless walks are a great opportunity to meet and bird with others. In addition to the birds, the Arb's flora in spring are marvelous to behold. For example, in late April and early May, trillium blooms throughout the wooded hillsides.

This series will start on April 8 and go through May 27. Park and meet at the Riverview Court cul-de-sac off Geddes Road at 8:00 am. Click here to map the location and get directions to the meeting spot. All are welcome; please join us if you can.

Leader: Karen Markey 

Magee Marsh is an internationally known migrant trap where neotropicals stop to refuel before their long flight across Lake Erie. Warblers, flycatchers, sparrows, and thrushes are just some of the many types of birds you will see. Note that owls are also possible. It's not uncommon to end a day birding at Magee Marsh and to have seen more than 100 species.

Meet in the Busch's Supermarket parking lot on the corner of Green and Plymouth Roads in Ann Arbor at 6:00 a.m. and arrange carpools for a 6:15 sharp (!) departure. Alternatively, you may meet Karen at the warbler sign on the boardwalk at Magee Marsh at 8:00 a.m. The trip usually goes until approximately mid-afternoon. Bring a hat, insect repellent, lunch, and adequate fluids for hydration. Please note that May 16 will be the final day of a major birding festival at the nearby Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. For more information, go to http://biggestweekinamericanbirding.com/.

Leaders: Dea Armstrong; Lathe Claflin and Mike Sefton 

Returning by popular demand, Dea will lead two of these outings and Lathe and Mike will lead the other two. Meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Miller Road/M-14 park-and-ride lot, where everyone will consolidate into fewer cars and prepare for a 6:15 sharp departure. The good birds (e.g., Red-necked Phalarope) and memorable sights (Sandhill Crane pair with newly hatched young) over the years are too numerous to mention.

Click here for Google map of location and to get directions. These outings will end at dusk.

This will be our fifth season reveling in spring migration at Nichols Arboretum. Join us as often as you like during our eight-week series of Thursday morning walks to observe migrants at they pass through on the way north to their breeding grounds. These leaderless walks are a great opportunity to meet and bird with others. In addition to the birds, the Arb's flora in spring are marvelous to behold. For example, in late April and early May, trillium blooms throughout the wooded hillsides.

This series will start on April 8 and go through May 27. Park and meet at the Riverview Court cul-de-sac off Geddes Road at 8:00 am. Click here to map the location and get directions to the meeting spot. All are welcome; please join us if you can.

Leader: Karen Markey 

As spring migration winds down, this outing reliably yields delights for both experienced and novice birders. Target birds include cuckoos, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, woodpeckers, vireos, flycatchers, thrushes, warblers, tanagers, and more. We will cross our fingers and hope that the Mourning Warbler that eluded our sight last year will be back--with relatives!

Bring your binoculars, but please leave pets at home. If you do not have a Huron-Clinton Metropark annual sticker, there is a vehicle fee to enter the park. Please consider purchasing an annual sticker to help support our metropark system. (To learn more about Hudson Mills and other metroparks, go to http://www.metroparks.com/index.php.) Meet at the flagpole in front of the Activity Center. PLEASE NOTE: The date has changed from the one originally listed for this event.

Leaders: Dea Armstrong; Lathe Claflin and Mike Sefton 

Returning by popular demand, Dea will lead two of these outings and Lathe and Mike will lead the other two. Meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Miller Road/M-14 park-and-ride lot, where everyone will consolidate into fewer cars and prepare for a 6:15 sharp departure. The good birds (e.g., Red-necked Phalarope) and memorable sights (Sandhill Crane pair with newly hatched young) over the years are too numerous to mention.

Click here for Google map of location and to get directions. These outings will end at dusk.

This will be our fifth season reveling in spring migration at Nichols Arboretum. Join us as often as you like during our eight-week series of Thursday morning walks to observe migrants at they pass through on the way north to their breeding grounds. These leaderless walks are a great opportunity to meet and bird with others. In addition to the birds, the Arb's flora in spring are marvelous to behold. For example, in late April and early May, trillium blooms throughout the wooded hillsides.

This series will start on April 8 and go through May 27. Park and meet at the Riverview Court cul-de-sac off Geddes Road at 8:00 am. Click here to map the location and get directions to the meeting spot. All are welcome; please join us if you can.

Leader: Karen Markey

Stinchfield Woods comprises 777 acres of conifer plantations and stands of native hardwoods--mostly oaks and hickories. This census typically yields species from Michigan's north, such as Pine and Black-throated Green Warblers, Solitary Vireos, and Red-breasted Nuthatches. Also heard or seen are Wild Turkeys, Hooded Warblers, Ovenbirds, and Acadian Flycatchers. By the middle of June, you'll start wishing it was still mid-May, and the Stinchfield Woods Count is one way you can relive the great migration days of May without having to make an expensive, time-consuming trip up north.

The count starts at 7:00 a.m. We will assemble at the top of the hill near the caretaker’s house and the observatory, and divide into groups. After hiking the trails and recording observations, we will reassemble around 11:30 a.m. to compile a list of all birds seen or heard.

Stinchfield Woods is north of Dexter. Go north on Dexter-Pinckney Road, and about 1.5 miles north of North Territorial Road, you will come to Stinchfield Woods Road. Turn left (west) onto Stinchfield Woods Road and drive about 1 mile to the north entrance of Stinchfield Woods. Turn left (south) into Stinchfield Woods and drive up the hill and bear to your right toward the top of the hill. We will gather by the caretaker’s cottage. Bring insect repellant and dress appropriately.