Winter birding programs near you!

Ready to get outside and enjoy some winter birding? Join MI Birds and partners at one of these upcoming guided birding tours, public programs or on-the-ground events near you! 

Space is limited, so register for your spot at an upcoming event.

• Important Bird Area Winter Waterfowl Count
• Owl Prowl
• 7 Simple Actions to Help Birds
• Discover the Important Bird Areas and Birding Trails of Michigan
• Great Backyard Bird Count guided birding tour
• Wood duck nest box installation

Photo above features a cedar waxwing by Erik Eckholm/Audubon Photography Awards.

Important Bird Area Winter Waterfowl Count

Bishop Park in Wyandotte Saturday, Jan. 18, 9-11 a.m. Join MI Birds and volunteers as we count overwintering waterfowl along the Detroit River as part of this international community science bird count with Bird Studies Canada and our partners, Detroit Audubon. Important Bird Area Winter Waterfowl Count details and registration.

Photo features a bufflehead by Mike Thompson/flickr cc.

Owl Prowl

Proud Lake State Recreation Area in Commerce Township
Friday, Jan. 24, 6-8 p.m.

Join MI Birds and partners at the DNR and Detroit Audubon for this family-friendly event as we learn about owl adaptations before searching for owls at Proud Lake. Hot cocoa, tea and s’mores provided.

Owl Prowl details and registration. 

7 Simple Actions to Help Birds

Wild Birds Unlimited in Woodhaven
Saturday, Jan. 25, 1-2 p.m.

Join MI Birds and friends at Wild Birds Unlimited as we review the findings of the recent 3 Billion Birds Gone report and the conservation actions we can take to help our feathered friends.

7 Simple Actions to Help Birds details and registration. 

Discover the Important Bird Areas and Birding Trails of Michigan

Sterling Heights Nature Center
Monday, Feb. 3, 7-9 p.m.

Join MI Birds and friends at Macomb Audubon as we explore the Important Bird Areas and birding trails of Michigan and the birds that call them home!

Discover the Important Bird Areas and Birding Trails of Michigan details and registration.

Great Backyard Bird Count guided birding tour

Belle Isle Nature Center in Detroit Saturday, Feb. 15, 9 a.m.-noon  Join MI Birds for this guided birding tour of Belle Isle. We will caravan in our cars and visit several points to view birds along the Detroit River as part of this global community science bird count. Great Backyard Bird Count guided birding tour details and registration.

Photo features a yellow-rumped warbler by Judy Lyle/Great Backyard Bird Count.

Wood duck nest box installation

Shiawassee River State Game Area in St. Charles
Saturday, Feb. 29, 9 a.m.-noon 

Join MI Birds, the DNR and  Michigan United Conservation Clubs at Shiawassee River State Game Area to install wood duck nest boxes and clean out used nest boxes in preparation of spring at this Important Bird Area. Free lunch and T-shirts provided by MUCC.

Wood duck nest box installation details and registration.

MI Birds is a public outreach and engagement program founded by Audubon Great Lakes and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources  that seeks to deepen all Michiganders' understanding, care and stewardship of public lands that are important for birds and local communities. Learn more about MI Birds on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and at GL.Audubon.org/MIBirds.

Questions about MI Birds or upcoming birding events? Contact Erin Rowan at 313-820-0809.

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