AuSable Valley Audubon

The series, taught by Extension Educator Elliot Nelson, is free, online and guaranteed fun!

Michigan Birding 101 – Spring 2026

4 FREE Sessions in March!
7-8 p.m. ET
March 17, 19, 24 and 26

Location: Zoom Webinar
(link sent after completion of registration)

Explore the wonderful hobby of birding in fun online classes!
Topics include everything a new birdwatcher should know:

Schedule:

March 17 – Introduction to Birding and Equipment

March 19 – Backyard Birding and Feeding

March 24 – Conserve the Birds: Birding Ethics and Backyard Habitats

March 26 – Birding in Michigan: Where to Go and What to See

Register online

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Elliot Nelson, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
906-322-0353
elliotkarlnelson@gmail.com

Join the world in connecting to birds February 13–16, 2026.  More information can be found at www.birdcount.org

It’s as easy as submitting findings and photos on E-bird. If you don’t know what E-Bird is, or how to use it, then go to the webpage for informative videos. The organizers even have a map that lights-up each time a checklist is submitted – real time.

The Christmas Bird Count for the Tawas Circle was held on Wednesday, December 17th and for Oscoda Circle on Saturday, December 20th, 2025.

Results can be found on our Christmas Bird Count page, under Initiatives. Found here: Webpage.

We hope you enjoy reading about our counting and if you did not participate, then we hope you consider joining us in 2026.

Iosco County

is recognized as a Bird City!

Join communities like ours for a free virtual event:

Ornitherapy: The Healing Power of BIRDS

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7th 

4 p.m. Pacific | 5 p.m. Mountain | 6 p.m. Central | 7 p.m. Eastern

Studies show a clear correlation between immersion in the natural world and specifically the mindful observation of birds is good for our health and wellbeing. 

For example, time spent with BIRDS:

>> Reduces stress, depression, and anxiety

>> Promotes a stronger immune system

>> Boosts feelings of overall well-being

>> Stimulates productivity, focus and creativity.

Learn more with ORNITHERAPY author Holly Merker. Read more at https://ornitherapy.com/  

Registration is required (and limited).

​www.birdcity.org​

Iosco County

is recognized as a Bird City!

Join communities like ours for a free virtual event:

Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 

11 a.m. Pacific | 12 p.m. Mountain | 1 p.m. Central | 2 p.m. Eastern

Join us in August with a timely and urgent topic: plastic pollution. This global issue affects all forms of life, and we’re diving deep into its impacts on birds and their habitats. Plastic pollution is a growing threat to our planet, and birds are among its most vulnerable victims.

Hear from an expert panel to explore the global and local solutions to this crisis. Gain insights into international policies and impactful actions you can take today to protect migratory birds and their habitats. Registration is required.

Monthly webinars on Creating Bird-friendly Cities and Communities – register for any or all!

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