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Michigan Audubon has been dedicated to connecting birds and people for the benefit of both since 1904.

10/30/2026

A little extra warmth goes a long way on an early morning birding outing! Michigan Audubon staff are showing off the wool bandanas from our Michigan Audubon x Stormy Kromer collection.

Shop the collection through November 13, with 50% of every purchase going directly to Michigan Audubon to help protect Michigan’s birds and their habitats!

Visit the Linktree in our bio to shop the bandanas and more.

10/29/2026

There are just a few weekends left to join Michigan Audubon’s Field Ornithologist, Oliver Kew, for guided bird walks at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory!

Vagrant season has arrived, bringing rare sightings and record breaking numbers! On October 24, thousands of finches streamed over the point, including 5,391 Pine Siskins and a record 1,650 Red Crossbills, the highest count ever recorded in Michigan. Recent rarities have also included White-winged Dove, Ash-throated Flycatcher, Northern Mockingbird, and more!

Walks take place every Saturday and Sunday through November 15, from 9–11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Explore WPBO’s trails, shoreline, and boardwalks while learning about the birds passing through this migration hotspot. Walks are free, open to all experience levels, and require no registration. Learn more through the link in our comments!

10/27/2026

Birds aren’t the only wildlife migrating through Whitefish Point Bird Observatory!

During just one morning in September, our Fall Waterbird Counter recorded 41 bats coming in off of Lake Superior, including three highly migratory Michigan species: Eastern Red Bats, Silver-haired Bats, and a Hoary Bat.

For International Bat Week, we’re highlighting the important role bats play in our ecosystems, from eating insects to pollinating flowers and dispersing seeds.

Migration is a reminder of just how much wildlife moves through Michigan each year, with or without feathers!

10/25/2026

Meridian Township is officially a Bird City Michigan community! The township is committed to helping local birds thrive by reducing bird-window collisions at buildings and continuing to restore native plant populations.

Congratulations to the Bird City Michigan - Meridian Township team, including the Land Stewardship office, Parks and Land Preservation, and Public Works, the Meridian Township Green Team, Meridian Township Environmental Commission, Meridian Township Conservation Corps, and Capital Area Audubon. Their collaboration is helping create a more bird friendly community.

“Michigan Audubon is especially proud to welcome the Township as a Bird City Michigan community. While our reach is statewide, our headquarters are located right here in Meridian Township.” - Linda Smith, Bird City Michigan Coordinator and Director of Partnerships for Michigan Audubon

Bird City Michigan, run by Michigan Audubon with support from founding partner Ford Motor Company, empowers communities to take meaningful action for birds and their habitats. Meridian Township joins 11 other Bird City Michigan communities and more than 300 Bird City communities across the Western Hemisphere. Learn more about their efforts here: https://birdcity.org/michigan

10/24/2026

At Whitefish Point Bird Observatory our Fall Waterbird Counter, Jack, is showing off the Michigan Audubon x Stormy Kromer cap while keeping an eye out for migrating birds along the shores of Lake Superior.

Shop the limited-edition collection through November 13, with 50% of every purchase going directly to Michigan Audubon to help protect Michigan’s birds and their habitats!

Shop the cap and more through the link in comments.

10/22/2026

Happy Birdability Week!

This year’s theme, Bird Where You Are, is a reminder that birding looks different for everyone. You don’t need to hike long distances, know every species, or bird a certain way to enjoy the birds around you. There’s a place for everyone in the birding community!

Explore Birdability’s crowd-sourced map to discover accessible birding locations, including Michigan Audubon sanctuaries. If you’re out birding, consider contributing to the map to help others find welcoming places to enjoy birds, too.

Learn more about Birdability through the link in our comments!

10/21/2026

Our Fall WPBO Birding Tours brought birders together at Whitefish Point in September and October for two great weekends of birding! From a Spruce Grouse to a Yellow-billed Cuckoo, participants enjoyed some memorable sightings along the way. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a wonderful fall at Whitefish Point!

10/20/2026

The Michigan Audubon x Stormy Kromer collection features vests for both men and women, perfect for those fall days outdoors.

Shop the collection through November 13, with 50% of every purchase going directly to Michigan Audubon to help protect Michigan’s birds and their habitats!

Shop the vests and more through the link in comments.

10/19/2026

Registration for Michigan Audubon’s Winter Birding in the Eastern U.P. Tours opens soon, and members get first access! Michigan Audubon members can now register two days before non-members, beginning October 21 at 9 a.m. Public registration opens October 23 at 9 a.m. With just 12 spots available per tour, this early access gives members the first opportunity to reserve their place on this winter birding adventure.

Explore Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula with experienced guides and look for winter finches, Snowy Owls, and other seasonal birds across the region’s diverse winter habitats.

Tour Dates: January 16-17 & February 6-7, 2027
Cost: $175 for members | $200 for non-members (meals and lodging not included)
Group Size: Limited to 12 participants per tour
Activity Level: Easy, with car caravan travel and light walking in winter conditions

Learn more and register here: https://www.michiganaudubon.org/upcoming-trips-workshops/

10/16/2026

Join Michigan Audubon on Saturday, October 24, for our annual Sandhill Crane count at Bernard W. Baker Sanctuary! Watch as cranes gather at Big Marsh Lake to roost for the night while helping us count these remarkable birds. In 2025, volunteers and Michigan Audubon staff counted 889 Sandhill Cranes!

Location: Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area, 22300 15 Mile Rd., Bellevue, MI 49021
Time: 4:30 p.m. to dusk

Bring a chair or blanket, grab your binoculars, and enjoy an evening watching one of Michigan's memorable fall wildlife spectacles!

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2310 Science Pkwy, Ste. 200
Okemos, MI
48864

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.michiganaudubon.org/donate/

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