The Biggest Week In American Birding

Events Calendar

From Friday, May 03, 2024 - 06:00am
To Sunday, May 12, 2024 - 09:30pm

Something for everyone from the beginning birder to expoerienced birders. This event runs from May 3 thru May 12. Just added to the festival lineup Black Swamp Bird Observatory is thrilled to offer a series of accessible field trips during the Biggest Week In American Birding. These field trips will move at the speed of the slowest birder to ensure no one is left behind. Accessible bathrooms will be available at each site. Twenty binoculars will be available for use. We will have skilled leaders for these trips who are disabled, including one who is totally blind and one who uses a manual wheelchair.

Keynote speakers will be:

Christian Cooper - Friday, May 3
Tammah Watts - Saturday, May 4
Kevin Karlson - Sunday, May 5
Peter Kaestner - Monday, May 6
Kenn Kaufman - Tuesday, May 7
Amy Tan - Wednesday, May 8
Jerry Berrier - Thursday, May 9
Jennifer Ackerman - Friday, May 10

Find all of the details here: https://www.biggestweekinamericanbirding.com/

Location Magee Marsh Wildlife Area 13229 West State Route 2 Oak Harbor, OH 43449

OUR MISSION

To improve the nesting success of the Eastern Bluebird & other native cavity-nesting birds in the state of Michigan through education of our members and the general public, as well as promoting active nest box management and habitat improvement.

We strongly believe in diversity, equity and inclusion of all without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to welcome and engage with ALL. - the Michigan Bluebird Society

UPCOMING EVENTS
Wed May 15 @ 1:00PM - 02:00PM
Bluebirds & More at Loose Center

MBS Does Bluebird Programs

If you would like someone to do an interesting program on bluebirds for your group,contact MBS to schedule a day and time. We can do talks to nature groups, civic organizations, schools, gardenclubs, etc. in most areas of the state. Go to our Contact Us page, and send a message to the Coordinator for your county. If there is not one for your county, contact Kurt Hagemeister, MBS President.