Detroit Audubon News & Events

Detroit Audubon Memorial Day

Weekend Nature Get-Away

May 25-28, 2012 (Friday−Monday)

Don’t miss this weekend with wonderful people and fine birds. Besides an array of notable breeding birds in the area, including Kirtland’s Warbler, nearby Tawas Point should be hopping with migrants. A few years ago our group even found a new bird for the Michigan list—Couch’s Kingbird! More Information

Port Huron State Game Area

June 3, 2012 (Sunday) 7:30 a.m.

Leader: Joanna Pease

An exceptional diversity of breeding birds, especially warblers, may be found in this area, including Hooded, Louisiana Waterthrush, Mourning, and Golden-winged Warblers. Insect repellent is advisable. This trip will last 5 or more hours with driving to each area.

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Eliza Howell Park *New trip*

June 9 (Saturday) 9 a.m.

Leader: Leonard Weber

Over 30 species of songbirds breed in Eliza Howell Park, and this is the peak of the breeding season. We will look for nests of orioles, bluebirds, Barn Swallows, and others. We can expect to watch birds feeding their young.

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ANNOUNCING

DETROIT AUDUBON SOCIETY BIRDATHON 2012

CALLING DETROIT AREA BIRDERS

We invite you to join us for the Detroit Audubon Society’s annual May Birdathon.

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On March 29, 2012, Ellie T. Cox passed away

peacefully at her home in Ann Arbor at the age of 92, after suffering a stroke a month before. She was a mentor to many birders throughout her long and productive life.

Read the eulogy by Allen T. Chartier here

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