January 9, 2021

Did you miss the Livestream of Coffee with the Birds?

It's not too late!  You can view the 1/9/21 event at the link below.

Whenever it's convenient for you, feel free to click to watch & enjoy the birds at the feeders and hear different bird topics discussed!  Topics included an update on this winter's finch irruption (21:10), Great Horned Owl (28:43) & Bald Eagle (1:11:32) activity, feeding suet to birds (32:59) a rare Smew in Allegan (51:00) and more!  The Tidbit presentation was on Snowy Owl Identification (53:49).

Click this image to link to the recorded livestream event.

Thanks to all who watched and participated with your comments during the livestream today!  Your support is truly appreciated!

For more information and  links to videos, websites and articles pertaining to the topics I discussed during the event, you can visit this webpage:

CwB Event Discussion Resources Website

Common Redpoll and Smew Videos

Click the images below to watch videos of these two bird sightings talked about during the program! 

Watch 100’s of Common Redpolls cover the ground and take flight in a swarm at the Muskegon Wastewater Facility, MI on 12-29-20.

See video of this rare bird from Europe/Asia that showed up in Allegan, MI on 1-6-20, and see the crowd of birders that gathered too!

For more information on Coffee with the Birds, how to join the Mug Club, click the link below: Coffee with the Birds Information Page

This page will house an embedded YouTube window where you can watch each future event.

Purchase your Mug Club Membership TODAY!

Joining the Mug Club helps sponsor the CwB events and feed the birds at the Nature Center.  Members get... Exclusive, limited edition mug with photo contest winner on it 10 Hot Chocolate & Hot Cider packets for use at home Event reminder magnet Membership Card (to be used for future deals from sponsors) Michigan Birds Checklist Entry into a members-only door prize drawing for prizes including bird feeders and more! Two Member-Only Bird Walks (Spring & Fall) More perks may be coming in the future so stay tuned!

You can order yours TODAY!  Use the links below to do so.

Step 1:  PURCHASE MEMBERSHIP!

Step 2:  Sign up to pick it up!

- February 6 or 7, 2021

*Additional dates may be added later.  Thanks for your patience!  Call 616-786-4847 or email naturecenter@miottawa.org if you have questions.

See you at the next CwB event on February 13th at 9:30am!