The Michigan Audubon Blog: all things Michigan birds and conservation. This page includes action alerts, news, and special information, posted by Michigan Audubon staff.
Chad’s Conservation Update October 2023
Conservation Manager Chad Machinski, M.S., joined the Michigan Audubon team in March and has made great progress in reviving the stewardship of MA's sanctuaries and engaging with our dedicated volunteers ever since. To help you stay connected with the [...]
Michigan Young Birders Network Meet-up — RAPTORS!
Josh Haas, MYBN meet-up guide, originally published this blog on his Hawks on the Wing website. You can read more from Josh and Hawks on the Wing at hawksonthewing.com/blog. Thank you, Josh, for being such a positive role model to [...]
Chad’s Conservation Update September 2023
Conservation Manager Chad Machinski, M.S., joined the Michigan Audubon team in March and has made great progress in reviving the stewardship of MA's sanctuaries and engaging with our dedicated volunteers ever since. To help you stay connected with the [...]
Michigan Bird Records Committee Sharing Notable Sightings With Michigan Audubon Members
We are excited to announce that the Michigan Bird Records Committee (MBRC) will share a Notable Sightings column with Michigan Audubon members each quarter. The first column was made available to MA members through the constituent portal this July, and [...]
Chad’s Conservation Update August 2023
Five months have passed since I started as the conservation manager with Michigan Audubon, and I made the most of my time by setting out to visit as many sanctuaries as made sense this first season. I focused on [...]
Support Future Conservation Leaders With a Donation Today
Dear Friend, You are making a difference! When we connect birds and people, they discover the value and importance of nature. We’ve seen this happen time and time again through our many programs. Birds inspire people to build a [...]
Visit the Michigan Audubon Constituent Portal
What is the Michigan Audubon constituent portal? The Michigan Audubon constituent portal is where members, donors, and volunteers can go to manage their membership, recurring donations, and volunteer projects. It also features members-only content such as a digital version of [...]
Jan Lewis Wins 2023 Michigan Audubon Photography Awards
We are thrilled to share that the 2023 Michigan Audubon Photography Awards winner is Jan Lewis, with her action-packed image of two Sharp-tailed Grouse mid-battle. Jan Lewis, Michigan Audubon member and hobbyist photographer, is the winner of the 2023 [...]
Now Accepting Submissions for 2023 Michigan Audubon Photography Awards
Michigan Audubon is seeking entries to the 2023 Michigan Audubon Photography Awards that celebrate the diverse avian world in our state. We are excited to see the thought-provoking images you have captured during your outdoor adventures in Michigan, from [...]
Michigan Young Birders Network To Host Four In-person Meet-ups in 2023
The Michigan Young Birders Network is excited to announce that we will host four in-person meet-ups in 2023! These meet-ups will be for young birders who are 18 or younger and their families. Attendees will be responsible for transportation to [...]