Winter Birding in the Eastern U.P.

Are you anxious to see a Canada Jay? Hoping to check the Northern Hawk Owl off your list? Then join Michigan Audubon and our birding guide, Darrell Lawson, on a birding tour of the eastern Upper Peninsula. These caravan adventures will start in Sault Ste. Marie and progress through Chippewa and Mackinac counties.

This winter birding trip is always a favorite of Michigan Audubon members, but registration will fill up fast since the trip is limited to 12 participants! The fee for the trip is $100 for Michigan Audubon members and $125 for non-members. Please note that the trip fee does not include meals or lodging. More trip details will be provided to participants upon registration.

This trip is rated EASY. Most travel is by car caravan, and foot travel is generally on gravel or paved roadways. Roads may be snow-covered and/or slippery. Duration of foot travel is less than a mile at a time, and participants need to be able to withstand cold temperatures for periods of 30 minutes.

Special COVID-19 protocols will be followed for the safety and protection of all involved parties. Vaccination is required for participation in this tour. Masks will be required as necessary and appropriate. More details on COVID-19 protocols will be provided to participants as the tour date approaches.

Click here to register.

If you have questions regarding this tour, please email [email protected].

Refund Policy: If you must cancel your participation in a Michigan Audubon event, fees are refundable (minus a $25 processing fee) up until one month prior to the tour. If the cancellation occurs less than a month before but more than two weeks before the tour, a 50% refund will apply. Cancellations occurring less than two weeks prior to the tour will forfeit the entire fee. Membership fees are not refundable. All refund requests must be made in writing and sent via email or mail to:

[email protected]
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Michigan Audubon
2310 Science Parkway, Suite 200
Okemos, MI 48864

For questions about travel and tour cancellation policies, email [email protected].