The Michigan Audubon Blog: all things Michigan birds and conservation. This page includes action alerts, news, and special information, posted by Michigan Audubon staff.
Michigan Young Birders Camp 2022 Now Accepting Applications
After two years of offering a virtual camp experience, Michigan Audubon is happy to announce that we’re moving back to an in-person Michigan Young Birders Camp for 2022! We are so pleased to continue connecting young people with the [...]
Cerulean and Kirtland’s Warbler Tours
Cerulean Warbler Tours May 9–22 | Hastings, MI Michigan Audubon is delighted to announce that we are offering Cerulean Warbler guided tours this spring! Experienced local guides will lead this caravan tour to several Cerulean Warbler nesting territories within the [...]
Lindsay’s Virtual Big Year Tallies 306 Species
I am excited to share that I completed my first virtual Michigan Big Year through the Fantasy Birding platform — and it won't be my last! I really enjoyed participating in Fantasy Birding and learning about hotspots around the [...]
How to Take Part in the Great Backyard Bird Count
Whether you are an experienced birder or just getting started, you should head outside to take part in the 25th Great Backyard Bird Count from February 18–21, 2022. What is the Great Backyard Bird Count? The GBBC is an online [...]
In Memoriam: Rachel Sperber
Rachel Sperber volunteered her talents for birds and Michigan Audubon, creating graphics, logos, and more to enhance bird conservation efforts. It is with great sadness that we inform the Michigan Audubon community of volunteer Rachel Sperber's passing in [...]
From the Executive Director — Winter 2022
Happy New Year, Michigan Audubon members, chapters, and friends! In this winter 2022 issue of the Jack Pine Warbler, we share with you a number of updates related to birds in Michigan. We feature a story about the new specialty [...]
Kirtland’s Warbler Now Featured on MI Nongame Fund License Plate
A Michigan license plate featuring the Kirtland's Warbler will become available in 2022 for those who want to support conservation throughout the state. In January 2022, drivers with vehicles registered in Michigan can purchase a wildlife habitat [...]
Keep the U.P. Wild Coalition
Working Together to Designate Four New Wilderness Areas in Michigan's Upper Peninsula As Michigan nature enthusiasts well know, the state’s Upper Peninsula is a rich, varied wonderland for outdoor recreation opportunities — and birding opportunities in the U.P. are [...]
Peregrine Falcons in Michigan
Globally speaking, the Peregrine Falcon is an exceptionally widespread species. Its broad range reflects the translated meaning of the word peregrinus in Latin, or “wanderer.” Outside of the breeding season, the peregrine is quite the far-ranging traveler, earning them [...]
Reflecting on the 2021 Fall Owl Migration Season
November is here, and it is officially the end of the 28th season of fall banding at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory. As the curtain closes on another successful autumn owl migration, we wanted to take a moment to reflect [...]