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Check this out, Dale is local! He started carving birds during the pandemic. What?!!! The quality of his carvings is amazing! And….he offers substantial discounts to local buyers. He’s got some for sale on his website. I wonder if he takes commissions…
Fabulous local talent!This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Wow, what an opportunity!
Check this out!See what happened during the first week of our spring Owl Banding, with the first blog post from our new bander for this season, Danny Erickson! (hint: 2 of them were not NSWOs!)
www.mackinacraptorwatch.org/spring-owl-banding-week-1/
Birds are beginning their annual migration.. If you want to learn which birds came through your area last night check out this website.
It’s awesome! And if you’re fairly new to birding, you can scroll down on that page and see images of the birds that are likely passing by so that you’ll be able to recognize them when you see them. These birds are just passing through.
Some of them may stick around for the summer, but some of them you may not see you again until the fall when they pass through again going south.
Check it out!
BirdCast - Bird migration forecasts in real-time
birdcast.info
When, where, and how far will birds migrate? How many birds passed last night? Our tools help you explore the answers to these and many other questions about bird migration.Great information, thank you.
Monthly Archives: September 2016
Bird Strike – but with a good ending
This photo and story was submitted by AVA members Terry and Mary Baker. Click the picture for a larger image. This little chickadee flew into our patio window and stunned itself. I was holding it for several minutes and then … Continue reading
Our First Fall Field Trip is in the Books!
Friday, September 16, 2017 the first field trip for AVA was held at Tuttle Marsh, Iosco County, MI. By 6:45 ten members and surprise alumni members, Bobby Kennedy and Margy Kutzera had gathered. A lovely and mostly bug free viewing … Continue reading
September Field Trip to Tuttle Marsh
What: evening trip to Tuttle Marsh When: Friday, September 16, 6:45pm Where: Meet at the Water Control Structure about midway from either entrance, on top of the berm….about 3 miles in from either entrance. How: Car pooling is good, talk … Continue reading
Trumpeter Swan Poster
At the Tuesday, September 13th AVA meeting, Peggy Ridgway mentioned the availability of a nice Trumpeter swan poster from the Trumpeter Swan Society. Here is the link: www.trumpeterswansociety.org. When you go to the site, click on “gift shop” and the poster … Continue reading