Pine River Audubon Society - Cadillac, Michigan
( www.michiganaudubon.org ). All of our meetings and field trips are open to the public. Meetings are usually held the third Tuesday of each month at 7pm at the First Congregation Church, 200 E. Harris, Cadillac, Michigan. Field Trips are taken throughout the year.
If you are interested in the Kirtland's Warbler, you'll enjoy the "Timeline" created by University of Michigan students working with Phil Huber, the Forest Service District Biologist leading the KW recovery program for the Forest Service.
For more information click on the following link:
http://www.adamatorres.com/kw/
It will be linked soon to the Huron-Manistee National Forest website
http://www.fs.fed/us/r9/hmnf/index/html
UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS:
May 3 - Field Trip on White Pine Trail - one mile north of Tuston - spring warblers, etc. Field Leader is Laura Jacobsen
May 10 - Wexford County North American Bird Count - Coordinators: Chris Schumacher and Dave Newhouse. 
May 20, 7pm - Loda Lake National Wildflower Sanctuary - Preserving the Past and Preparing for the Future." Presented by Pat McGhan. Loda Lake National Wildflower Sancuary is the nation's only wildflower sanctuary on U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service land. Loda Lake is a 72-acre preserve inside the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Pat will bring bird lists for the Santuary.
June 17, 7pm - Picnic/Potluck - Kenwood Park with walk on trail at Johnson Center. 
Join Us!
Pine River Audubon Society
members are a diverse group of all ages and backgrounds who enjoy a common interest in the natural world and are working together to preserve and protect our natural heritage.
Enjoy informative programs and field trips with our Society. Membership is open to all who embrace promoting an appreciation for and a better understanding of birds, plants and animals of northern Michigan, preserving our natural environment, and preventing any activities that may pose a threat of our natural environment.
Our yearly dues are $10 for an individual and $15 for family. To join (or to renew your membership), open and complete the Membership Application then print it out and mail it with your check (payable to Pine River Audubon Society) to the address shown on the application. If you have any questions regarding membership, etc please contact us via email: pineriveraudubon@hotmail.com
BIRD FEEDING TIPS FOR SPRING
Some of the most rewarding backyard
birdvwatching happens during the mating and nesting.
Don't stop feeding stop feeding when the grass greens and the weather warms in spring.
When the sight of the first crocus lures you into the backyard, it's a good time to start spring cleaning around your feeding station.
Start with a stiff brush to remove accumulated debris from wooden feeders. Scrub the feeders with hot soapy water, but don't add chemicals because wood is porous and can absorb them. Let the feeders dry thoroughly before refilling.
Soak tubular feeders in a mild bleach solutions and use a long-handled brush to scrub hard-to-reach areas.
A handful of uncooked rice is a good cleansing agent for hard-to-reach places in hummingbird feeders. Fill the feeder with a one-part vinegar to four-parts water solution, add the rice and shake vigorously. Don't forget the feeding ports, and always rinse thoroughly.
Hot, soapy water applied with a lot of elbow grease is the best technique for birdbaths. Rinse several times, especially if you use a mild bleach solution to help control algae. Before you put away the bird bath heater for the summer, scrub it with a solution of white vinegar and water to remove mineral deposits.
If birds crash into a particular window, put a screen, crop netting or some branches in front of it to break up the reflection. Place feeders far enough away to give the birds maneuvering room.
