Update for May 2nd: Andrew Pawuck and Jason Vaughn to lead! Meet at the Miller Park and Ride (map) at 6:00pm. Each Tuesday Evening Birders will feature a new trip leader and location of their choice. We meet at 6pm somewhere, often at Miller Rd. Park & Ride, Plymouth Rd. Park & Ride, or […]
Join us at Nichols Arboretum Thursday mornings (March 30th through May 25th) to observe migrants making their way north. These leaderless walks are a great opportunity to join with other birders of all skill levels. Directions: Meet at the east end of the arboretum near the Dow Prairie entrance. New to birding? Bird curious? […]
This trip speaks for itself. If you are not familiar with this North American warbler mecca, please take a minute (or a thousand) to check out www.mageemarsh.org. After Magee, some may stop by neighboring Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (2022 eBird List). We will meet at the west platform warbler sign at the west entrance of […]
In conjunction with BIPOC Birders of Michigan, we invite all people from the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community and our white allies to join us on this walk to look for early spring migrants. All ages and skill levels are invited. We will have extra binoculars if you do not have any. Directions: […]
Target birds include cuckoos, woodpeckers, vireos, flycatchers, thrushes, warblers and tanagers. The trip will last roughly until 11:00 a.m. This field trip is free of charge, but a Metroparks Pass is required for admission. Meet at the southern end of the large parking lot near the Activity Center. (map here) Leader: Karen Markey All […]
***Update for this week: Meet at the Plymouth Road Park and Ride (map) for a 6pm departure*** Matt Spoor and Juliet Berger to lead. As always, we will have binoculars available for anyone that needs them. Each Tuesday Evening Birders will feature a new trip leader and location of their choice. We meet […]
Join us at Nichols Arboretum Thursday mornings (March 30th through May 25th) to observe migrants making their way north. These leaderless walks are a great opportunity to join with other birders of all skill levels. Directions: Meet at the east end of the arboretum near the Dow Prairie entrance. eBird Checklist Signup: If you are […]
Please join dozens of enthusiastic volunteers for the Washtenaw County May Count, on World Migratory Bird Day. This event is a day to be out there counting all the birds we can find, and it’s a super fun Big Day! Juliet Berger is the organizer for this countywide count, which uses eBird to benefit bird science with […]
Update for May 16th: Juliet Berger and Matthew Spoor to lead. Meet at Embury Road at North Territorial Road at 6:00pm. We will be walking the length of the road and be back to our cars at around 9:00 pm Each Tuesday Evening Birders will feature a new trip leader and location of their […]
Join Andrew Sturgess in-person at the UM Matthaei Botanical Gardens auditorium for the a program on one of the world’s most beautiful and remote birding destinations, the frozen continent of Antarctica. In addition to its fabulous avifauna, including albatrosses, skuas, prions, and penguins, Antarctica also is home to whales and seals. Besides the sometimes heavy […]
Join us at Nichols Arboretum Thursday mornings (March 30th through May 25th) to observe migrants making their way north. These leaderless walks are a great opportunity to join with other birders of all skill levels. Directions: Meet at the east end of the arboretum near the Dow Prairie entrance. eBird Checklist Signup: If you are […]
***Event Cancelled*** There is too much rain and we are going to have to cancel tonight. We will try again June 16. Details will be posted in the coming days. Have you ever been to a moth party? Moths are among the most diverse and successful organisms on earth. Scientists estimate there are 150,000 to […]
Have you ever been curious about the feathered friends singing and flying around your home or in your parks? Are you looking for a fun activity to do outside with your family and friends? Join the Washtenaw Audubon Society for an introductory look at birding. We will take a walk around the library and explore […]
Join us as we search for late migrating warblers and others as they make their final push north. We will also enjoy the beautiful songs and sounds of local breeding birds on territory. Directions: Meet at the east end of the arboretum at the Dow Prairie entrance. From Geddes Ave., turn north onto Riverview Dr. […]
Update for May 23rd: Jim Law to lead. Meet at 6:00pm at the Grove Rd. Parking for the B2B trail https://goo.gl/maps/qGtHmRsoDe4YQD9N9 We will walk approximately 2 miles at North Bay Park/Ford Lake Boardwalk. Insect repellent is advised. We can't wait to bird with you!! As always, binoculars will be available for anyone who needs them. […]
Join us at Nichols Arboretum Thursday mornings (March 30th through May 25th) to observe migrants making their way north. These leaderless walks are a great opportunity to join with other birders of all skill levels. Directions: Meet at the east end of the arboretum near the Dow Prairie entrance. eBird Checklist Signup: If you are […]
**Update for May 30th - We will meet at the Miller Park and Ride (map) and depart promptly at 6pm.** Matt Spoor and Juliet Berger to lead. Please arrive a little early to allow time for carpool arrangements. We will be entering private property and want to limit cars. Everyone is expected to carpool - […]
The Stinchfield Woods breeding bird census is an annual survey of elusive species breeding within the 777-acre Stinchfield Woods, located at 9401 Stinchfield Woods Rd., Pinckney, MI. Typical birds found there include Pine and Black-throated Green Warblers, Blue-headed Vireos, Red-breasted Nuthatches, Golden- crowned Kinglets, Hooded Warblers, Ovenbirds, and Acadian Flycatchers. This survey is mostly a […]
