Items of Interest
Image by Tim Tesar – Green Heron
Audubon Society of Kalamazoo/Kalamazoo Area Wild Ones Joint January 2021 Presentation: Bumble Bees, Blossoms and Boots on the Ground: Propelling Pollinator Conservation Through Citizen Science
January 28, 2021
We’ve gone virtual with our programming! If you weren’t able to join us for our January 2021 virtual program, “Bumble Bees, Blossoms and Boots on the Ground: “Propelling Pollinator Conservation Through Citizen Science” please follow this link. https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/6VSxvuTx8aAhG3buMgNDidsVGTsQKaRGBmt4aWueemvSBvPQRz7_00N4Wn2AsY0Ki0CvJiA9voPD0dv.CTTrH9d728WDMvxLcontinueMode=true&_x_zm_rtaid=aATpehShSha3uiYQtw2Stg.1611841597101.bd1f8be2b36c1d767027edac9d80fe1e&_x_zm_rhtaid=98
Duck Stamp Time
November 5, 2020
It’s time again to buy your Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp – known by most as a “duck stamp.” This program was begun in 1934, and the money from the sale of the stamps has put over 6.5 million acres of wetlands into National Wildlife Refuges. The vast majority of purchasers have been
Audubon Society of Kalamazoo October 2020 Monthly Presentation via Zoom
October 28, 2020
We’ve gone virtual with our programming! If you weren’t able to join us for our first virtual program, “Kleinstuck Preserve – The History, Geology & Ornithology of a Community Gem,” please follow this link https://tinyurl.com/y5lgcse8.If you want to find out more about the preserve or how to help with their fundraising efforts, please visit their
Asylum Lake Preservation Association (ALPA) New Website
October 11, 2020
The Asylum Lake Preservation Association (ALPA) has recently developed a website with the goal of educating and informing the community about their efforts to preserve and protect the Asylum Lake Preserve. The Audubon Society of Kalamazoo (ASK) has been an ALPA partner organization for many years and has used Asylum Lake Preserve for field trips
Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch
August 27, 2020
Talons Over MackinacMackinac Straits Raptor Watch NewsletterAugust 2020 In the spring of 2020, although people weren’t moving around very much, raptors certainly were, flying to reach their summer nesting areas. The Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch recorded more raptors flying through Mackinaw City than in any previous year. In addition, three species had their highest daily counts
Keep Kalamazoo Wild
July 19, 2020
It’s now or never! The Stewards of Kleinstuck are thrilled to announce that we’ve entered an agreement to buy the 12 acres of woods next to Kleinstuck. WE NEED YOUR DONATION NOW for this one chance to protect the landfor our community, for nature, forever. You can protect a piece of what makes Kalamazoo so special. Every donation makes an
Binoculars and Scopes
March 23, 2020
Where to Find Basic Information on Choosing Binoculars and Spotting Scopes Where to Find Basic Information on Choosing Binoculars and Spotting Scopes Below are several articles from very reliable sources to help you choose which binoculars or scope to buy. Before Buying Binoculars https://featheredgeoptics.org/buyers-guide/things-to-consider-before-buying-optics Finding the Best Binoculars for Birding 6 Steps to Choosing a
COVID-19 and Birding
March 19, 2020
Birders, The letter below is from a birder who is also a physician and contains good information and reminders about birding while maintaining social distancing. Stay safe out there! Hi everyone, So I know this is somewhat off-topic (and you are probably all sick of reading about COVID-19), so admin please delete if inappropriate. But
Seeing Stars: How Birds Use the Night Sky During Migration
January 31, 2020
Can Voices from the Macaulay Library Help Return Illegally Captured Birds Back Home? By Kathi Borgmann
December 24, 2019
Illegal wildlife trade is a booming billion-dollar business, ranking third among illegal activities after drug and human trafficking. Many millions of live and dead animals across the globe are sold every year for traditional medicines, jewelry, and personal collections. Among animals trafficked for the pet trade, birds are the most exploited group. Every year millions