Michigan Audubon

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!

10/15/2026

Chapter leaders from across the state came together this September for Michigan Audubon’s second annual Chapter Leadership Conference!

The conference offered opportunities to connect, share ideas, and celebrate the work happening across our chapter network. Michigan Audubon staff shared program highlights, resources, and led a fun Bird on the Back activity from our Bird by Bird Education programs. We also featured an informative panel on Bird City Michigan chapters and how chapters can get involved.

We celebrated the accomplishments of chapters across the state, naming Grand Rapids Audubon Club as 2026 Chapter of the Year, and recognizing the leadership of our newly merged chapter, Livingston Audubon Naturalists!

Thank you to all the chapter leaders who joined us and for the time, energy, and dedication you bring to your communities and Michigan Audubon’s mission!

10/14/2026

Our Winter of Wonder Book Club kicks off November 9 with a special guest!

Author James H. McCommons will join Michigan Audubon to discuss his book, The Feather Wars: And the Great Crusade to Save America’s Birds!

Join us online via Zoom at 7 p.m. for this free event, open to members and non-members. Michigan Audubon members will also be entered into a drawing for a free book! Register today and explore the full book club lineup: https://ow.ly/z9mj50ZXH5v

10/13/2026

Discover Eastern South Africa with Michigan Audubon!

Join Michigan Audubon for a 14-day birding adventure through eastern South Africa, March 2–15, 2027! In partnership with Nature Travel Birding, this exclusive, small-group trip experience offers exceptional birding across diverse habitats, along with opportunities to see Africa’s iconic wildlife.

The special Michigan Audubon delegation will be led by experienced South African birding and mammal guide Mark Cronje and accompanied by Max Henschell, PhD, Michigan Audubon’s Director of Research.

With space limited to just 4–6 travelers, this is a truly unique opportunity!

Interested in joining us? Michigan Audubon offers a personalized experience for your very first inquiry. Our Director of Partnerships, Linda Smith, is available to personally assist prospective travelers, answer questions, share details about the itinerary, and guide you through the registration process.

Tour costs range from approximately $6,600–$7,900 per person, excluding airfare.

Your South African adventure begins with a conversation! Explore the full itinerary and learn how to join our delegation: https://ow.ly/uLuk50ZXgvP

10/12/2026

Our Stormy Kromer x Michigan Audubon collection is now live! Shop a range of limited-edition products from October 12 - November 13.

Good gear for a great cause.

We've teamed up with Michigan Audubon for a special collection featuring their logo, and we're giving back!

From October 12 through November 13, 50% of sales proceeds from the collection will benefit Michigan Audubon and its conservation efforts.

A little something for your next outdoor adventure that helps support the places and wildlife we all enjoy.
Whitefish Point Bird Observatory

Shop the collection now!
https://www.stormykromer.com/michigan-audubon/

10/10/2026

Happy World Migratory Bird Day!

As birds travel through Michigan on their fall migration, our forests, wetlands, shorelines, and other habitats provide important places to rest and refuel along the way.

This year’s theme, “Every Bird Counts – Your Observation Matters,” reminds us that every sighting can make a difference. Share your observations through eBird, support local monitoring efforts, and practice respectful birding practices in your community. The more we learn about the birds passing through Michigan, the better equipped we are to protect them.