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Follow the waterfowl coming from Canada, thru our local “Flyway” and on to their wintering habitats.
We are truly blessed along out coast of Lake Huron.Follow the Ducks this Season!🦆
Follow the ducks this season using the most comprehensive waterfowl migration map on the web. Read real-time reports from DU biologists, field editors, expert waterfowlers and more.Kirtland’s Warbler (KIWA) will be removed from Endangered Species list, however, will be supported as a Conservation Dependent species. What does this mean? Simply, the KIWA’s breeding habitat will receive management assistance by USFS, state DNR, etc. so that the species will always have a home to breed in.
Learn more about how the KIWA was helped to return to healthy population and how that assistance will continue in some form.
drive.google.com/file/d/1fJQ7mfeT_WK-Ya7PEF_YZez7Ud79U7d2/view?usp=sharing_eil&ts=5da380b1Kirtland's warbler to be taken off endangered species list - WBKB11
ALPENA, Mich. — The rare northern Michigan bird Kirtland’s warbler...The Kirtland’s Warbler recovery over the past 40 years is a major success story. Our local KIWA habitat in the Pine River Management Area NW of Oscoda provides a strong population of birds. Join us next May/June for our KIWA free guided tours.
Open this USFWL story link and the embedded story links for a down to Earth description of the species, its demise in the 1960’s and then its recovery to today when it will be de-listed as an Endangered Species but protected through Conservation Dependent projects and management for the future. www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/birds/Kirtland/kiwafctsht.htmlThe power of partnership has brought the Kirtland’s warbler back from the brink of extinction! Learn more about this bird’s amazing recovery story: ow.ly/8CP750wFFuv
Photo: Male Kirtland’s warbler in a jack pine tree by Vince Cavalieri/USFWS.
Monthly Archives: April 2017
Spring Backyard Visitor
This photo was taken in Tawas Township on 4/21 and submitted by Terry & Mary Baker. “We rarely see shore birds at our pond, but this Green Heron came to steal some goldfish last Friday. It was camouflaged in the … Continue reading
M-55 Spring Road Cleanup – Updated 4/30
UPDATE: Greetings from sunny Sand Lake Road, May 3rd, Wednesday!. See you there. Where: M-55 and Sand Lake Road parking area. That is 12 miles west of US-23 intersection. Only 5 miles east of M-65 intersection. What: After a short … Continue reading
April AVA Activities
Our April activities have been updated with dates and times. See our Upcoming Field Trips page for the details about the what, where, when of our Oscoda Salmon Projects outing and our spring kickoff of the M-55 road cleanup.
2017 Kirtland’s Warbler Tour Information Is Now Available
In partnership with Huron Pines, Kirtland’s Warbler Alliance, U.S. Forest Service, and Michigan Audubon, the AuSable Valley Audubon (AVA) Chapter conducts our second year of Kirtland’s Warbler tours in our most eastern section of the Huron National Forest called the … Continue reading
Mackinaw Raptor Fest Highlights
Nine of our AuSable Valley Audubon members attended the Mackinaw Raptor Fest in Mackinaw City on April 8. The programs were varied and interesting, the dinner excellent. Even though the airline had cancelled the flight of the keynote speaker, he … Continue reading
Don’t Forget – Tawas Point Birding Festival Is Coming Up In May!
The Tawas Point Birding Festival is coming soon, May 18 – May 20. Join Michigan Audubon and AuSable Valley Audubon at Tawas Point for some of the best birding in Michigan. Loads of migrating birds, especially, but not only many … Continue reading
Come and Join Us At Our April Meeting
The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m., April 11th at the Camp Inn Lodge, 3111 US-23, about two miles south of Oscoda. Guests are welcome! High School biology teacher Matt McDougall, in partnership with the Lake Huron Sports Fishing group, and sponsored … Continue reading