Join experiences bird guides who will take you on the first official field trip for the Sunset Coast Birding Trail!  We will identify numerous bird species as we explore coastal wetlands, forested dunes, sand and cobble beach, and cedar swamp.  Please bring appropriate apparel for the weather, bug spray, water and binoculars if you have…

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Experienced bird guides will take you on a hike through various habitats including: ponds, cedar thickets, hardwood forests, and wet meadows.  Numerous bird species will be identified by both sight and by ear.  Dragonflies, damselflies, butterflies, and wildflowers will also be examined.  Please bring appropriate apparel for the weather, bug spray, water and binoculars if…

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Experienced guides will help you to locate and identify birds along the Lake Charlevoix shoreline and on the forested trails.  Please be advised that a recreational passport is required for entry into the park.  Passports can be purchased at the park entrance if you need one.   Please bring appropriate apparel for the weather, water and…

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Join GTRLC staff and AmeriCorps members on a birding hike to identify which species are utilizing this protected land. This hike will take participants through farmland, open and forested dunes, coastal wetlands as well as sand and cobble beach. Participants should be prepared for a moderate hike down a slight slope to the beach and…

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Join a naturalist as we walk the boardwalks through the wetlands and along the river in search of the birds that call Grass River home. We will learn techniques to ID birds by both sight and by sound. Binoculars are available, or bring your favorite pair. Free, donations are welcome. The Grass River Natural Area…

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Join GTRLC staff and AmeriCorps members on a birding hike to identify which species are utilizing this protected land. The St. Clair Lake - Six Mile Lake Natural Area encompasses a variety of high quality wetland habitat types and protects over a mile of frontage on the Sinclair River and the St. Clair Creek. Participants…

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Join experienced bird guides to find and identify birds as you explore pine plantations, mature hardwood forests, and working hay fields.  Expect to see and hear species such as Black-throated Blue Warbler, Blackburnian Warbler, Wood Thrush, Bobolink, and many more.  Meet at the Church Road parking area.  Please bring appropriate apparel for the weather, bug…

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Join experienced bird guides as we explore the stream, ponds, and forests of the fish hatchery looking for Bald Eagles, Osprey, ducks, warblers, and more.  Please bring appropriate apparel for the weather, bug spray, water and binoculars if you have them.  Contact Darrell Lawson at lawsodw@gmail.com for further details or if you have any questions.  Meet…

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