Monthly Meeting Cancellation Policy
If the weather is questionable, please check the Audubon Society of Kalamazoo’s website (www.kalamazooaudubon.org) or the ASK Facebook page for a cancellation announcement of our monthly meetings.
Field Trip Cancellation Policy
Field trips and bird counts are held rain or shine; they are only cancelled in severe weather. Contact the leader listed or check the ASK Facebook page if conditions are questionable.
Events in December 2025
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- Monthly Beginning Birding Walks
Monthly Beginning Birding Walks Monthly Beginning Birding Walks
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December 6, 2025Led by experienced birders from the Audubon Society of Kalamazoo. Free and open to the public. Meet at the second parking lot at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery in Mattawan, on County Road 652, just south off of M-43. All skill levels are welcome.
We enjoy nature while typically identifying 20-40 species of birds, plus butterflies, frogs, etc. Over 200 bird species have been sighted at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery, which offers a variety of habitats and easy walking trails. Annual highlights include colorful songbirds like orioles, warblers, and tanagers, hawks and eagles, kingfishers, Great Blue and Green Herons, and over 20 species of waterfowl. Eastern Bluebirds can be found year-round! Children accompanying adults are welcome. The focus is on birding fundamentals, and extra binoculars are always available. For further information, see www.kalamazooaudubon.org. The walk typically takes about 2 hours (but feel free to arrive late or leave early).
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- Field Trip - Open Country Birding!
Field Trip - Open Country Birding! Field Trip - Open Country Birding!
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December 14, 2025
Explore open country areas of Kalamazoo County for winter visitors and resident birds. We’ll be looking for Horned Larks, Snow Buntings, Rough-legged Hawks, and some of the less common seed-eaters and raptors. Redpolls are possible this year, and there could be an owl sighting at the end of the day for hardy birders.
Meet at the Park ‘n Ride lot on Angling Road south off of Centre Avenue, next to highway US-131, to join our caravan. This will be a driving tour with occasional stops to scan or use a spotting scope. Bring extra layers of clothing and warm boots – it’s almost always windy and cold! Bring spotting scopes if you have one. A thermos of your favorite hot drink is also a great idea.Leaders: Kent Martin (256) 751-3358 and Susan Creager (269) 716-7988Kalamazoo County