2026 Michigan Audubon Birdathon
Birdathon has officially started, and we’re out in the field counting birds and raising funds for conservation in Michigan!
Our team is spending our 24-hour Birdathon count on May 23rd at the Capital City Bird Sanctuary, identifying as many bird species as possible. Every species we record helps strengthen our understanding of bird diversity, migration patterns, and habitat use across the state.
Now we need your support to make our effort count even more.
Funds raised through our team supports important work across Michigan, including long-term monitoring at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory and ongoing research at Michigan Audubon sanctuaries statewide. Our chapter keeps 10% of what we raise, with the potential to earn even more if we raise the most money or record the most bird species!
How you can help:
- Donate to Our Team:
https://michiganaudubon.app.neoncrm.com/fundraiser/caas_birdathon_2026
- Join us for a walk at the Capital Area Bird Sanctuary at 8 AM, 10:30 AM, and 5 PM. Feel free to join for any or all that work with your schedule!
Every dollar helps protect the birds we’ve been lucky enough to see, and the habitats they depend on.
Thank you for supporting our Birdathon team and helping us turn a great day of birding into lasting conservation impact.
Saturday Morning Bird Walks at Fenner Nature Center – Every Saturday in April at 9 AM and Every Saturday Morning in May at 8 AM
Join us every Saturday morning in April and May for a bird walk at Fenner Nature Center to see incoming spring migrants. The walks are relaxed and leaders may vary depending on attendance.
Monthly Meeting Time & Location
Thursday, May 7, 2026 – “Intro to eBird and Local Hotspots ” with Kristy Taylor
Start spring with new tools for finding great birding spots and learn how to contribute to community science by recording your findings. Presenter Kristy Taylor will share simple tips for exploring great birding hot spots in the Lansing area and how to find new sites to visit while traveling. To help you get started, download the Merlin Bird ID app, and sign up for an eBird account before the meeting.
CAAS will meet the first Thursday of each month September 2025 through June 2026 at the Michigan Nature Association Meeting Room, 2310 Science Parkway, Okemos, MI.
Our meetings run from 7:00 to 8:00 PM and include a program with a speaker on a topic of current interest to the birding community. Our meetings are open to members and nonmembers of all ages.