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Updated! Local Birding Hotspots

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One of the questions our birding friends often ask is, “Where should I go birding?” One of our experienced and knowledgeable field trip leaders, Kent Martin, recently updated our Birding Hotspots List, which can be found here https://kalamazooaudubon.org/local-birding-spots/. Kent highlighted 27 local birding locations you can enjoy this spring. Additionally, ASK’s President, Donna Perry Keller, … Read more

Avian Influenza

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases have been confirmed in domestic birds, wild birds, and wild mammals throughout most of North America, including Michigan. The H1N5 strain of avian influenza virus is defined as highly pathogenic due to 100% mortality for domestic poultry. Since late February 2022, Michigan has experienced die-offs in wild birds and mammals across … Read more

DNR suspects bird flu in recent Lower Michigan waterfowl die-offs

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February 11, 2025 – MI DNR The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has recently sampled dead wild birds suspected to be positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza at multiple locations across Lower Michigan. The DNR’s ongoing disease surveillance indicates that HPAI is widespread in wild bird populations throughout the state. HPAI is a highly contagious … Read more

Members Annual meeting – Notes & PPT

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If you were unable to join us for the ASK Annual Members Meeting on Monday, May 20th, you can view the draft Meeting Minutes here and the PPT here. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out through our Contact Form.

Peregrine Falcon Nest Cam – Viewing Difficulty

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We have heard from some people who are having difficulty accessing the Kalamazoo falcon nest cam. We have not been able to duplicate the problem so are offering some suggestions and a request for information in order to try and sort things out. Try to access the cam from the website home page (https://www.kalamazoofalcons.com/) and … Read more

ASK Elections

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At the Annual Meeting in May, the Audubon Society of Kalamazoo will elect its officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer) for their one-year terms and a one-year at-large position and the second year of a three-year position. We are accepting nominations for all of the above officers and board members. The deadline for nominations is … Read more

Peregrine Falcon Website: Please Help with a Donation

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Many ASK members and friends in the community enjoy and follow the Kalamazoo Peregrine Falcon Cam every year during nesting season. The website went live in 2015 thanks to donations from our members, the community, and sponsors. The site’s purpose was (and is) to provide a platform for education and a vehicle to host the … Read more

Beginning Birding walks

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By Susan Schneider – February’s Beginning Birding Walk (BBW) was like January’s in that about 30 participants braved winter weather and enjoyed about 30 bird species. But there were some notable differences, too. Waterfowl were in, after January’s cold spell had iced up many local lakes. (Some of the hatchery’s ponds are always kept open.) … Read more

January 20th Field Trip Report

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By Kent Martin – We had eleven energetic, motivated birders in caravan on a snowy Saturday afternoon, January 20, including a young grade-schooler from the Richland area who had done her homework and brought her parents along with a wish-liist of bird species. The group spanned a wide range in age and experience levels; several … Read more

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY’S OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI) OFFERS COURSES TAUGHT BY ASK MEMBERS

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Founded in 2011, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU offers high quality non-credit programs for mature adults in the greater Kalamazoo community. This volunteer organization works with WMU emeriti, faculty, and staff to offer courses, events, and trips year-round. More information and registration can be found at their website https://wmich.edu/olli. Here are the OLLI courses being taught … Read more

Report on the 2023 Kalamazoo Christmas Bird Count

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By Russ Shipper – First, I want to thank everyone who participated in this, the 76th Kalamazoo Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Almost all were experienced observers and they are critical to the count. But, I hope that next year some new participants will try out attending a count. It was 124 years ago when the first … Read more

Volunteer Corner

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There are many ways to be involved with Audubon Society of Kalamazoo. Below are some opportunities that we hope you will consider! Please email ask@nullkalamazooaudubon.org, specifying the opportunity or role in which you are interested. Birds and Blooms, Saturday, February 17, Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery ASK will be tabling at the Birds and Blooms event at … Read more

TRYING TO LEARN WARBLERS?

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A video recommendation! ASK member Julie Richardson has found this YouTube video helpful in trying to learn warblers: Listening to Warblers. Enjoy!

IMPORTANT: board and committee positions are open!

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Treasurer: ASK is looking for a volunteer to serve as Treasurer effective January 31, 2024. This person will serve as an officer and director of ASK and, with the assistance of the Board, will perform various duties to help ensure the continued strong financial position of the organization. Please contact our President, Donna Keller, at askpresident@nullgmail.com for additional details.   Nominating Committee … Read more

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