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Welcome to the Grand Rapids Audubon Club website
GRAC Membership Meetings Return in September
Mark Monday, September 24 on your calendar. That is the date of the first membership meeting of the 2018-19 GRAC schedule. The program that evening will be presented by former GRAC member Doug Klein on The Birds of Barry County. He will discuss birding opportunities and significant bird sightings in the county as well as offer a few identification challenges to help attendees hone their skills.
Click here for a preview of the 2018-19 programs.
GRAC Field Trip Schedule Update
The current field trip schedule includes dates and descriptions of all scheduled trips--plan ahead! Always check the field trip page as trips are continuously being added.
Upcoming trips: Paul Henry Trail, Middleville on Saturday, September 29 and Late Passerines and Hawks at Saugatuck Dunes, Saturday, October 6. Don't forget the recurring Millennium Park field trips every Thursday.
Help Lead the Grand Rapids Audubon Club
There are still opportunities to help lead the club forward. We still need volunteers for a few other positions. Click here for details.
GRAC makes a real difference right here in West Michigan through environmental and nature education and advocacy. This is your chance to help. If you want to volunteer or have questions, contact Scott Hutchings at nominations@graud.org.
Upcoming Programs and Events of Interest
Winter Birding in New Mexico: December 7-14, 2018.
Seven Ponds Nature Center in Dryden, MI is excited to announce what
promises to be another fantastic field tour opportunity for Michigan
birders.
Click here for a brochure with complete information.
Update on Sandhill Crane Hunting in Michigan
GOOD NEWS! The DNR and the NRC have no current plans to add Sandhill Cranes to the game species list. Read the full report on the Conservation Issues page.
Poison Used in Death of Bald Eagles Identified
Thirteen Bald Eagles found dead on a Maryland farm in February 2016 were initially believed to have died of natural causes. Recent necropsy reports on the animals by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proved the eagles died from poisoning by carbofuran, a banned toxic pesticide. Click here for a report on this story.
Costa Rica Birding Tour
Join Bill Sweetman for a birding adventure in beautiful (birdy) Costa Rica, March 4 - 14, 2019. For information on the trip contact Bill at 616-460-0112 or bsweettours@gmail.com.
Worldwide Bird Cams
Clicking on the thumbnail left leads to a site featuring live streaming bird cams, updated videos, and/or updated photographs of nesting wild birds. You can follow the efforts of the parents and the progress of the young birds by periodically visiting these nest cam sites.
eBird Reports
Interesting eBird sightings for June 2018, July 2018 and August 2018 are available. Beginning in January 2018, the monthly eBird summary will only include the very unusual and rare sightings. Earlier reports are available on request from bird.reports@graud.org.
