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Bird feeder storage bench is ready for out 2026 Migration celebration at Tawas Point State Park #migration #michiganaudubon #tawaspoint
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Check out our storage benches ready for 2026 Birding Migration Event dates: May 15-16 #tawaspoint #migration #michiganaudubon #bird-feeder
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We are now up to 8 of our thirty-six 2025 captive-reared GLPIPLs reported on the wintering grounds! That's over 20%! Number 8 is X,L/O:Of,RN aka "LOReN". She was observed 10/1/2025 at Topsail Inlet, Pender county, NC by Kim Williams. Thorough genetic analysis of LOreN's eggshell we know she is female, which makes her extra critical for our current male-biased population. LOReN's egg came from a nest on North Manitou Island, which was rescued when the male went missing likely to Merlin predation. Fortunately, with phenomenal coordination efforts between Sleeping Bear Dunes NL, USFWS, UMN PIPL Field team, and the Detroit Zoo we were able to rescue the eggs of LOReN and her clutch mates just as they were about to hatch and transport them to our captive-rearing center. LOReN was released into the wild at Port Inland in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on July 10th. We are hoping LOReN took a liking to the Upper Peninsula and will return there in 2026 and meet a Yooper loving male Plover to nest with. Thank you to Kim Williams of Davey Resource Group, NC for sharing her important observation and photo! And a big thank you to the many individuals from Sleeping Bear Dunes NL, UMN Field team, USFWS, UMBS, the Detroit Zoo and zookeepers from various zoos that helped make LOReN a success story!
If you observe an orange flagged or banded piping plover send your photos and reports to plover@umn.edu.
#greatlakespipingplover #pipingplover #umbs #thedetroitzoo
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Monthly Archives: November 2016
Giving Tuesday – Help Non-profits in NE Michigan
Have you heard of Giving Tuesday? Last year, this world day of giving raised over $116 million online for nonprofits by tapping into the holiday giving season. Held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, this year Giving Tuesday is on November 29. … Continue reading
Sandhill Crane Counts
From Sue Duncan on 11/9: We watched cranes circle in a ‘whirl wind’ shape tonight… one of their behaviors prior to departure. It was really awesome and accompanied a fabulous and unique sunset… a bonus! Larry estimates nearly the same … Continue reading
Unusual East Tawas visitor
This wild canine has been sighted in East Tawas recently (11/7/2016). This was taken at the edge of a back yard in the Tawas Lake area. It has also been sighted recently along Newman Street properties. Any sightings should be … Continue reading
Wonderful Day of Sandhill Crane Viewing
On Sunday, November 6, 2017 a number of Au Sable Valley Audubon members and friends gathered with Thunderbay Audubon members and friends for a delightful evening of Sandhill Crane viewing. A beautiful sunset and mild temperatures as well as a … Continue reading
Sandhill Crane field trip on Sunday 11/6
Dear AVA Members, Let’s do the Sandhill Crane visit while the weather is nice. 🙂 Sunday, November 6th we will meet at the gas station on M-55 and Sage Lake Road at 3:00 to car pool to the International … Continue reading