The Kirtland’s Warbler, once on the brink of extinction, was removed from the Endangered Species List in 2019. There are lots of reasons to celebrate, but we can’t say we’re done and walk. The continuing conservation of the Kirtland’s Warbler has special challenges. The Kirtland’s Warbler is “conservation reliant,” which
The Washtenaw Audubon Society recently adopted the following statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: The birds Washtenaw Audubon pledges to protect differ in color, size, behavior, geographical preference, and countless other ways. As we honor and celebrate the equally remarkable diversity of the human species, Washtenaw Audubon considers the work
This trip has been cancelled. Washtenaw Audubon would like to invite you to join us on another international field trip this year; this time to the beautiful country of New Zealand! We will be traveling and birding for 13 days (August 3-15, 2020) with Wrybill Birding Tours. We look forward
Washtenaw Audubon Society stands solidly with ALL birders, and we support the recent statement by the American Birding Association, below. The ABA’s Statement on the Events at the Central Park Ramble, May 25, 2020.
Popular Washtenaw Audubon speaker and noted humorist Don Chalfant talks about the birding delights of his second home, Florida. Don has spent his winters in Florida pursuing and photographing some of the more unlikely species to show up there, as well as more common species such as Painted Bunting, Limpkin,
Join Matt and Ben Hack of Washtenaw Audubon, as they recount their record-breaking Big Day of 143 bird species seen in 24 hours on May 16, 2020. Matt and Ben demolished the old record, of 141 species, set by Washtenaw Audubon members Don Chalfant, Jacco Gelderloos, Matt Hysell, and Hein
The health and safety of our community is our number one priority in these difficult times. Like you, we are closely monitoring the situation and will follow guidelines and recommendations from the CDC, Michigan, and local governments to minimize the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We will continue to update this page in
