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October 28, 2021
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PHOTO CONTEST ENTRIES DUE 10/31!!

Photo Contest Logo and 2021 Mug

Have you taken a bird photo in Ottawa County in 2021* that would look great on our 2022 Mug Club limited edition mug?    We want to see it!

*Photos accepted from 11/1/20 through 10/31/21

How to Enter

NEW!  We now have an easier way to submit your photos!  Click the link below, fill out your contact info and upload your photos!

ONLINE ENTRY FORM!

Entries are due on October 31st, 2021.  The winning photo and 2022 mug will be revealed on December 11.

2022 Mug Club Memberships will be available for sale for $25 on or after the first Coffee with the Birds event on December 11th. Mug Club members receive a limited edition mug and fun birding perks throughout the year.

Pictured: 2021 Bird of the Year: Tufted Titmouse by Emily Tornga

IF you have questions, please let us know!  naturecenter@miottawa.org
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Lake Watch Birding - Saturday 10/30/21 9am-12pm

North Beach Park/Grand Haven North Pier

*Meet at North Beach Park at 9am; Registration encouraged but not required.

Lake Watch Birding - Holland State Park

Join us for a morning of watching migration along the shores of Lake Michigan! We'll meet at North Beach and then caravan to Grand Haven's North Pier. Waterfowl, gulls and more will be the focus of this stationary birding event. Feel free to join us at any time. Bring optics including binoculars & scopes if you have them.

Be prepared for cool, windy & wet weather. If the waves are sloshing onto the pier, waterproof footwear would be helpful as well.  If the weather and waves become unfavorable, we'll retreat to Ottawa Sands for a walk.

*Photo is from a Lake Watch at Holland State Park
Bonaparte's Gull - Judi Manning (2019)

Bonaparte's Gull (juvenile) - this gull species is one of the birds we hope to see at the Lake Watch Birding event. Photo by Judi Manning, 2019 Photo Contest entry.