Leaders: Roger Kuhlman, John Swales, and Roger Wykes 

Our three leaders have a terrific knack for finding a variety of butterflies, and you will be in for a treat if you are able to attend this event, which will take place at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Meet at 9:00 a.m. in front of the gift shop. The length of the outing will depend on conditions, but it will likely last most of the morning. People can drop off easily, however, as their schedules warrant. NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for 7/24, but was postponed due to storms.

Click on this map link to get the location of and directions to Matthaei Botanical Gardens.

Leader: Jim Fowler

Pointe Mouillee, on Lake Erie near the mouth of the Huron River, is one of the premier destinations in the Midwest for viewing shorebirds and waders, but access is limited. Jim Fowler, who knows this territory like the back of his hand, has led numerous field trips to this location.

PLEASE NOTE: This trip will be limited to 20 participants. Priority will be given to members of Washtenaw Audubon and to people who did not get to go last year. Registered participants will meet at the Pointe Mouillee SGA parking lot on Sigler Road at 8:00 a.m., and from there will consolidate into four vehicles. Bring insect repellent, wear a hat, and dress for warm weather. There is no shade or shelter at Pointe Mouillee. Bring all the food and fluids you think you will need to sustain you for approximately five hours of birding.

If you are interested in going on this trip, please send your name, e-mail address, and phone number to fieldtrips@washtenawaudubon.org.