Giving Tuesday is almost here! On Dec. 3, join a global movement to protect Michigan’s birds. Your gift helps restore habitats, monitor vulnerable species, and inspire future generations. Mark your calendar and make an impact: michiganaudubon.app.neoncrm.com/forms/givingtu… 📸 Barred Owl | Eric Johnson

🌟 Are you ready to be part of a time-honored birding tradition? 🌟 The Christmas Bird Count will be here before you know it! When: December 14, 2024 – January 5, 2025 Where: Find a CBC circle near you at gis.audubon.org/christmasbirdc…. 📸 Meredith Meyer

A HUGE thank you to Stormy Kromer and everyone who supported our partnership by purchasing a limited-edition Michigan Audubon cap! Your support helps protect Michigan’s birds and their habitats. Together, we make a difference — one cap at a time. #StormyKromer #ConserveMiBirds

Time is running out! Fly into Biggby in Okemos (Corner of Okemos & Jolly Rd) by November 24! Purchase a Spotted Owl beverage to get $1 off instantly and Biggby will donate $1 to Michigan Audubon. Donate $5 or more, and get a Biggby Free Drink card. #MichiganAudubon #BiggbyCoffee

Birds are vanishing from our skies, but you can help bring them back. Your year-end gift supports habitat restoration, species monitoring, and a future where Michigan’s birds thrive. Be a champion for birds today! Donate now: michiganaudubon.app.neoncrm.com/forms/24yea-so… 📸 Black Tern | Beau Cotter

🌿 Conservation in Action: November Update 🌿 Dive into the latest conservation efforts with Conservation Manager Chad Machinski's November blog! From prescribed burns to a river clean-up, this month's blog is packed with insights and progress. michiganaudubon.org/chads-conserva…

🌟 Starting Today! Visit Biggby Coffee (3520 Okemos Rd, Ste 7, Okemos, MI 48864) 🌟 Purchase a Spotted Owl beverage to get $1 off instantly and Biggby will donate $1 to Michigan Audubon. Donate $5 or more, and get a Biggby Free Drink card. #BiggbyCoffee #CoffeeForACause

🎁 Give the Gift of Birds this Holiday Season! 🎁 Spread the love for nature and make this holiday season truly special. Gift a membership today and help protect Michigan’s birds and their habitats for generations: michiganaudubon.app.neoncrm.com/forms/gift-mem… 📸 Tufted Titmouse | Brian Barnabo

As the crisp days of autumn draw to a close, so does the fall waterbird count at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory. This season has been a remarkable journey, with thousands of birds counted. You can explore the full data on Trektellen: trektellen.nl/count/view/4209 📸 Clay Bliznick

🌟 Support Wildlife with Every Sip! 🌟 Have you tried a Spotted Owl beverage at Biggby Coffee in Hastings yet? For every Spotted Owl sold, you will receive $1 off instantly and Biggby will be donate $1 to Michigan Audubon. This fabulous partnership runs through November 17.

We are thrilled to partner with Biggby Coffee in Hastings for a special fundraising campaign to protect our feathered friends! Starting today, November 11, purchase a Spotted Owl beverage to get $1 off instantly and Biggby will donate $1 to Michigan Audubon. #ConserveMiBirds

🍂 It’s the last week of the fall research season at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory! 🍂 Get an insider’s look at the season’s highlights through the eyes of our Waterbird Counter and Field Ornithologist, who’ve been documenting every amazing moment! wpbo.org/blogs/

🐦 Join Project FeederWatch! 🐦 You can help track bird populations across North America simply by watching the birds in your backyard, community, or favorite local spot. Enjoy the beauty of winter birdwatching and make a meaningful impact! Learn more: feederwatch.org/about/project-…

⏰ Last Call for Limited-Edition Stormy Kromer Caps! ⏰ These unique caps are only available until November 8 — and 50% of each purchase supports our mission to protect Michigan's birds and habitats. 🧢 Grab yours before they're gone: stormykromer.com/michigan-audub… #ConserveMiBirds

Crane Count Update from Baker Sanctuary! On October 28, our dedicated volunteers counted an incredible 1,595 Sandhill Cranes roosting at Bernard W. Baker Sanctuary! Thank you to everyone who joined us to witness this awe-inspiring migration. #MichiganAudubon #ConserveMiBirds

❄️ Snow Buntings are back! ❄️ These hardy birds migrate south from the Arctic tundra and can be found in open fields and along shorelines, often blending in with snowy landscapes. Have you spotted these visitors yet? Let us know where! 📸 Clay Bliznick

What birds can you recognize by ear? Whether it’s the familiar “mew” of the Gray Catbird or the cheerful trill of a Song Sparrow, bird calls add a special soundtrack to our outdoor experiences. What birds do you hear before you see? 📸 Gray Catbird | Clay Bliznick #BirdingByEar

You never know what you might see on our Whitefish Point Bird Observatory weekend walks, and every outing is an opportunity to find something special. As November arrives, you may see winter finches! Learn more at: wpbo.org/events-2/ 📸 Hoary Redpoll | Christine Andrews

📣✨ Today's the Day for the Annual Baker Sanctuary Crane Count! ✨📣 Gather from 4:30 p.m. to dusk at the Kiwanis Youth Conservation Area in Bellevue to help count these remarkable birds as they return to Big Marsh Lake. For details: michiganaudubon.org/calendar/ 📸 Mick Thompson

Have you picked up your limited-edition Michigan Audubon Stormy Kromer cap yet? 🌲🧢 This special cap is only available through November 8 — and 50% of each purchase supports Michigan Audubon’s conservation efforts! Get yours: stormykromer.com/michigan-audub… #StormyKromer