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 November 2026
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November 7, 2026
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– Led by experienced birders from the Audubon Society of Kalamazoo. Free and open to the public. Meet at the first parking lot (instead of the usual second) 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. Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery
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November 21, 2026
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– In recent years, Sandhill Cranes gathering around Schoolcraft has become quite a spectacle, fueled by grain crops in the farm fields and desirable roosting areas. Watch and listen to them as they gather to roost around sunset. Courtship displays are common, and the calling of thousands of cranes can be breathtaking. No major hiking will be required – we will bird from our vehicles, stopping occasionally for viewing. Spotting scopes could be useful.
Meet at the Park ‘n Ride lot on Angling Road off of Centre Avenue, next to highway US-131 at 3:00 to caravan. If you like, join us afterward at Latitude 42 Brewing Company, 7842 Portage Road, Portage, for refreshments.
Our field trip leaders: Kent Martin (256) 751-3358, Susan Creager (269) 716-7988
See field trip description.
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November 22, 2026
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November 23, 2026
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– Discover the hidden world of Michigan’s bats! The November presentation, Michigan's Bats - Ecology, Threats and How You Can Help, will discuss why these flying mammals are essential to healthy ecosystems, how threats such as white-nose syndrome and habitat loss are impacting populations, and what you can do to help conserve Michigan’s bats. Our presenter, Nicolette Sexton, is a Research Assistant with the Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI), Michigan’s natural heritage program, and part of MSU Extension. She received her M.S. from Western Michigan University, where her research focused on the ecology of bats and their parasites. At MNFI, Nicolette has worked with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to create the Michigan Bat Roost Monitoring Program, a statewide community science effort designed to improve our understanding of bat roosting ecology and to inform conservation efforts for Michigan’s bats. |
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December 5, 2026
(1 event)
– Led by experienced birders from the Audubon Society of Kalamazoo. Free and open to the public. Meet at the first parking lot (instead of the usual second) 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. Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery
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