Pine River Audubon Society - Cadillac, Michigan
Welcome to our site!
( 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:
Keep checking back for our upcoming programs and events which will commence once again in September 2008.
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
Basic Birding
Bird watching is a fun, inexpensive activity for families. You can reserve a special space for bird feeders anywhere in your yard, and throughout the year watch the variety of birds that come to visit.
Here some tips for feeding the birds:
Buy inexpensive feeders; many are less than $5 and the birds just love them. You can also make tray feeders out of scrap wood and place them on the ground. Get creative!
Try different things and see how the birds respond. Many will eat sunflower seeds placed in a hollowed out grapefruit placed on a nail head on your deck. This is a great "experiment" for the kids. They can record their findings in a notebook, and keep track of which birds show up during the different seasons.
• Place feeders near trees or bushes if possible, or anywhere that makes the birds feel sheltered. Do not place above your flower beds; the seed does sometimes sprout and can make a mess. Choose an area for the feeders that is specifically for that purpose; plant the flowers around it if you would like.
• The cheaper the bird seed, the more filler it has. But, if you have a lot of squirrels, chipmunks or Mourning Doves, they will clean it up and you will get a nice variety of birds. Sunflower seeds and thistle will bring different song birds, and woodpeckers.
If you check grain elevators or farm supply stores; you can often find large bags at a good price. The kids and the birds are not picky.
Have fun, experiment, and let the kids learn about nature. Watching and listening to the birds is relaxing for adults, so the whole family benefits!
