Audubon Society of Kalamazoo

Compiled by Joanna Sblendorio using highlights provided by Kent Martin, Donna Keller, and Mike Dreibelbis Standing in the field at Brown Sanctuary under a nearly-full and magical moon, swattingvoracious mosquitos from our faces, we were delighted as Gray Catbirds provided…

Joint Meeting – Kalamazoo Area Wild Ones/ASK – Birds and Berries: The Importance of Native Fruit-Bearing Shrubs for Migrating Landbirds Presenter: Dr. Jen Owen, Associate Professor, Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife and Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Michigan State University Date:…

Topic: Audubon Society of Kalamazoo, April ProgramYour Local Rattlesnake: Michigan’s Eastern MassasaugaPresented by Dr. Jennifer Moore, Associate Professor, Grand Valley State UniversityMeeting Recording:https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/wVvTMch-CSl7dCxnzJoZBWOEYx7qI1bbgVHloulbBfTxPmSu3HxPg_ltyForeaSa.Y1bhzgTSql68xSPF The Eastern Massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus) are a federally threatened species whose geographic distribution is centered on Michigan,…

Topic: “FLIGHT ADAPTATIONS OF RAPTORS”PRESENTED BY JOSH HAAS, VICE CHAIR FOR THE HAWK MIGRATION ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICADate: March 28, 2022 Meeting Recording:https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/RqMVnR1010OJUr2xDknRbg1XUk9Anw_QFMl7eE-cAIH03xD55zFqSb7FwpK6D4Zy.s09Nb1mmSasKKr7U His movie Hawks on the Wing, reference guide, information about hawk-watching, as well as galleries with his finest images are…

From Kalamazoo to Paradise, from Paradise to (nearly) Hell, fellow Audubon Society of Kalamazoo member Will Keller traversed our fair state chasing both birds and a Michigan Big Year goal. During our February member meeting, hear about Will’s adventures tracking…

The Mottled Duck (Anas fulvigula) is a resident of the Gulf Coast of the US. This duck is a non- migratory and medium-sized dabbling duck whose population has shown a general decline over the last four decades. The population of…

Saving Birds Thru Habitat’s first annual Leelanau BirdFest begins on Thursday afternoon, June 2 and ends on Sunday noon, June 5. Saving Birds Thru Habitat is located in Leelanau County, one of Michigan’s premier spring and summer birding areas. Target…

As it was last year, the Audubon Christmas Bird Counts will be run differently again. Due to the Covid virus you must contact the compiler to determine if you will be able to participate. Generally the team or group concept will not…

Under cover of grasses, reeds, and rushes, “secretive” marsh birds go about their lives, often unbeknownst to us. Marshes can be mysterious places, but countless birds and wildlife need them to thrive. Unfortunately, many marsh bird species have declined with the…

This week we hosted our first educational program of the fall featuring Dr. Sharon Gill, a Professor of Biological Sciences at WMU. She presented “Birdsong and Soundscapes: Listening to Stories From Nature.” Thank you, Dr. Gill, for sharing your research…