tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4340199139735546852024-03-13T03:26:25.978-07:00Manistee AudubonA Chapter of Michigan AudubonMichigan Audubonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13340029652315831429noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-45706540947891429582019-10-09T05:09:00.001-07:002019-10-09T05:09:02.847-07:00<div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
Greetings Audubon Members, we will be hiking the New Arcadia Marsh Boardwalk. On Wed. Oct. 9, at 6pm. Bring your binoculars and wear appropriate clothing. The hike will be lead by club member and international birder Dr. Brian Allen. Meet at the parking lot on M-22 – just after the causeway and before the ice cream parlor.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
If you need a ride or want more info contact Gloria at 231-723-2625 or Brian Allen at 231-510-9380.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 6px;">
This walk is a round trip of less then 2 miles is a very easy and scenic hike.</div>
Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-85906157461661242352018-11-09T12:53:00.001-08:002018-11-09T12:53:40.158-08:00<div dir="ltr">
<div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt;">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Manistee County Audubon
meeting.</span><span style="font-size: 18pt;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">When</span></u><span style="font-size: 18pt;"> - Wed. Nov. 14, 7pm</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Program
Title</span></u><span style="font-size: 18pt;"> - Hunting &
Wildlife Conservation.</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Where</span></u><span style="font-size: 18pt;"> - Oak Grove Center - </span></span><span style="font-size: 18pt;">309 Parkdale
Ave.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><u><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Presenter</span></u><span style="font-size: 18pt;"> – Tim Granger, biological technician with the US Fish
& Wildlife Service.</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Tim has been a Manistee
Audubon member since the inception of our club in 1983. Tim will present a power
point program on the value of the modern hunting season through revenue raised
and wildlife conservation efforts. All are welcome, come and share you bird
sightings. Call Barry Barto 889- 4892 or Gloria Savory 723-2625 for more
info.</span></span></div>
</div>
</div>
<div id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2">
<br /></div>
Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-13802015083416897132018-06-12T07:03:00.001-07:002018-08-22T11:37:42.494-07:00June Program on Wednesday the 13th at 7:00PM, Oak Grove Center in Parkdale<img alt="Image may contain: 1 person, smiling" src="https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/34605182_10210981082633128_4547768693085437952_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=b926e40e1f2bb7859d38db48cf4002a8&oe=5BB593CD" />Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-75810834496726729052018-04-24T11:41:00.002-07:002018-04-24T11:41:41.528-07:00<div>
<span style="font-size: large;">Our next meeting will be May 9th at the Oak Grove Center at 7:00PM.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"> Julie baker will be the Presenter from the songbird Protection
Coalition.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: large;">Julie Baker
is the director for the Michigan Songbird Protection Coalition. Michigan’s
mourning doves and Sandhill cranes are once again under threat. Join us
</span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: large;">to
learn about how you can help keep traditional non-game protections of our native
wild birds in place.</span></div>
<br />
<div>
<span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: large;">Spread the
word - invite a Friend or two...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2SyjjNjHSAM/Wt96Ged0z_I/AAAAAAAABVg/5UttBRf3vb43xGJYOaGDM3lExKzPy4A2gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_3680.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2SyjjNjHSAM/Wt96Ged0z_I/AAAAAAAABVg/5UttBRf3vb43xGJYOaGDM3lExKzPy4A2gCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_3680.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
</span></div>
Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-34092076448262697052017-11-01T09:15:00.000-07:002017-11-01T09:15:48.786-07:00<h2>
November Manistee Audubon meeting with program by Tim Granger on Winter Birding. </h2>
<h2>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SwIDnyqtHXw/WfnyjEg6EuI/AAAAAAAABRQ/RyeiHiRcNqUD9kKmKR4EnUECShYR1iUJgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1748.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SwIDnyqtHXw/WfnyjEg6EuI/AAAAAAAABRQ/RyeiHiRcNqUD9kKmKR4EnUECShYR1iUJgCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_1748.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
</h2>
Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-12515578740257811822017-09-05T05:35:00.003-07:002017-09-08T05:43:26.695-07:00<h2>
Adventures and Birding in Borneo</h2>
<h3>
Meeting and program at 7:00 PM Wednesday September 13, 2017. Location: at the Manistee Youth Center (former Manistee Armory on First St.)</h3>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sAf1j_e7xFA/Wa6YlUoNAnI/AAAAAAAABP0/4G1WdOycEWY1wS5zJOt0Piaz0uHNp3xJQCLcBGAs/s1600/P1000457.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sAf1j_e7xFA/Wa6YlUoNAnI/AAAAAAAABP0/4G1WdOycEWY1wS5zJOt0Piaz0uHNp3xJQCLcBGAs/s320/P1000457.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div>
In January and February this year Brian Allen joined with a small group of Michigan birders and visited Malaysian Borneo. The visit included touring Dermakot Forest Preserve, one of the most remote reserves in Borneo that still has a nearly full compliment of original wildlife including pygmy elephant, orangutans, gibbons, and clouded leopards. Borneo is one of the earth's greatest biodiverstity hotspots and is under considerable threat from oil palm plantations. The Dermakot preserve is one success story that Brian will be happy to report.</div>
Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-75171096337007560352017-06-09T10:05:00.001-07:002017-06-09T10:05:43.357-07:00<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">All are welcome to attend – June 14, Wed., 7pm Birding field trip to Magoon Creek. Join us as we hike and bird along this public but quiet Lake Michigan Shoreline Recreational Park. Birding enthusiasts will be there with their spotting scopes and knowledge. We will meet at the front entrance parking lot. Magoon Creek has 1 1/2 miles of marked trails. Magoon Creek is located south of Manistee off Red Apple Rd. between Fox Farm Rd & Wildwood. For more info call Barry at 231-889-4892 or Gloria at 231-723-2625</span></span>Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-74558424088316062552017-05-31T07:42:00.004-07:002017-07-11T11:17:43.897-07:00<h2>
</h2>
<h2>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wed. July 12, 2017 Program at Oak Grove Funeral Home (yes, that's right!) 309 Parkdale Ave. Manistee 7:00pm.</span></h2>
<h2>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #444444;">Michigan Reptiles & Amphibians Alive</span></span></h2>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Michigan is home to over 50 species of reptiles and
amphibians, yet, many are unknown or misunderstood by most Michigan citizens.
Meet live native frogs, turtles and snakes specific to Manistee County while
learning about their identification, habitat needs and interesting behaviors.
Also learn what you can do to help them survive. At the presentation's
conclusion participants will have the opportunity to watch some of them being
fed - and even hold a snake!</span></div>
<div style="font-size: 12px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ltopQecOHK8/WS7VmnIP8II/AAAAAAAABMs/eP6pQ01vs8kFzi3bWDqNmRYaxCK_VdKHwCLcB/s1600/102_9849.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1245" data-original-width="1600" height="249" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ltopQecOHK8/WS7VmnIP8II/AAAAAAAABMs/eP6pQ01vs8kFzi3bWDqNmRYaxCK_VdKHwCLcB/s320/102_9849.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PAp-GcE91A8/WS7VogrywbI/AAAAAAAABMw/McmHabVlPZsSU_3wB331HHG4kwuj78RGgCLcB/s1600/Blandings%2Bsmile.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="996" height="225" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PAp-GcE91A8/WS7VogrywbI/AAAAAAAABMw/McmHabVlPZsSU_3wB331HHG4kwuj78RGgCLcB/s320/Blandings%2Bsmile.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wqKTIyT3XME/WS7Vp-Ohy7I/AAAAAAAABM0/5zkMmqD1LZIhlfHNcxDA6yYxOq2aI_uigCLcB/s1600/Bull%2Bfrog%2Bclose%2Breduced.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="655" data-original-width="800" height="262" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wqKTIyT3XME/WS7Vp-Ohy7I/AAAAAAAABM0/5zkMmqD1LZIhlfHNcxDA6yYxOq2aI_uigCLcB/s320/Bull%2Bfrog%2Bclose%2Breduced.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="font-size: 12px;">
<br /></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Join us for this always popular program by Jim and Carol McGrath. Get a seat early, kids love this program!</span></div>
<div style="font-size: 12px;">
<br /></div>
Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-47858853983753675602017-05-22T11:51:00.001-07:002017-05-22T11:51:33.187-07:00<h2>
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Schedule 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2mwWtGoxqPw/WSMy-kiznLI/AAAAAAAABMQ/9Gbn-ZXv0a4TR9KdruVN0cFyvH-j33BnwCLcB/s1600/IMG_3130.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2mwWtGoxqPw/WSMy-kiznLI/AAAAAAAABMQ/9Gbn-ZXv0a4TR9KdruVN0cFyvH-j33BnwCLcB/s640/IMG_3130.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
</span></h2>
Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-9258748876068499812017-05-08T10:22:00.001-07:002017-05-08T10:22:41.874-07:00<h2>
Manistee Audubon Program this Wednesday May 10th.</h2>
<div>
Birds of the Sleeping Bear Dunes. "Join Wayne Pope for a narrated slide
show focusing on birds found in Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes. Keynote species
such as piping plover, trumpeter swan and many others will be explored with
still photos and video clips. Wayne Pope is an adjunct photography instructor at
Lansing Community College." Visit his website at: <a href="http://waynerpope.com/">waynerpope.com</a> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2is_Xo_2lQA/WRCpUPbKpaI/AAAAAAAABLc/heVXN1zsndIWxreAiqCwhYJ6h4r2H6LJwCLcB/s1600/plover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2is_Xo_2lQA/WRCpUPbKpaI/AAAAAAAABLc/heVXN1zsndIWxreAiqCwhYJ6h4r2H6LJwCLcB/s320/plover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
</div>
Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-31488393491516019482017-05-08T08:57:00.001-07:002017-05-08T08:57:29.616-07:00<b>No NAMC this weekend! The state compiliers have cancelled this event due to lack of a national data bank for it and possibly due to the increased use of eBird to store information.</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>Please get out this weekend and bird on your own wherever you like.</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>Contact me if you are interested in getting together for a brown bag lunch and birding conversation that afternoon.</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>BA</b>Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-692086601071259562017-03-17T09:09:00.005-07:002017-03-30T10:30:35.713-07:00<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Among the Fur Seals – A Birding Adventure on St. Paul Island, Alaska</span></b><br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In
September of 2016, four members of the Petoskey Regional Audubon
Society took a trip to Alaska. They spent five days on the remote St.
Paul Island. Current Petoskey Regional Audubon Society president
Darrell Lawson will present a photographic and informational journey
through their adventure, providing details of the island's rich history,
culture, and wildlife.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<img class="moz-attached-image" shrinktofit="true" src="imap://manisteebirder%40gmail%2Ecom@imap.gmail.com:993/fetch%3EUID%3E/INBOX%3E12450?part=1.2&type=image/jpeg&filename=Northern%20Fur%20Seal-4.jpg" /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fy3PW-E5SwM/WMwKfkIO4hI/AAAAAAAABKM/AbsbjV_DCX0Nam5WPyDckftkjsjXlFLXwCLcB/s1600/Northern%2BFur%2BSeal-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fy3PW-E5SwM/WMwKfkIO4hI/AAAAAAAABKM/AbsbjV_DCX0Nam5WPyDckftkjsjXlFLXwCLcB/s320/Northern%2BFur%2BSeal-4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Join us at the Lake Bluff Audubon Center on <b>Wednesday April 12th at 7:00</b> for this program as well as discussion about Manistee area wildlife and bird sightings and refreshments. Public is welcome!</span><br />
<br />
<br /></div>
Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-20156379626021073292017-02-28T09:09:00.000-08:002017-02-28T09:09:07.340-08:00<h2 style="height: 0px;">
No plans for Memorial Day Weekend, join us on Beaver Island:</h2>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<a href="http://www.beaverislandbirdingtrail.org/warblers.html">http://www.beaverislandbirdingtrail.org/warblers.html</a></div>
Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-48421406150025314822017-02-22T05:06:00.001-08:002017-02-22T05:06:08.396-08:00<div dir="ltr" id="divtagdefaultwrapper" style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", NotoColorEmoji, "Segoe UI Symbol", "Android Emoji", EmojiSymbols; font-size: 12pt;">
<div>
<div>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Sent 2/21/2017<br />
By Kathy Bricker, Secretary, Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch <br />
231-627-4830 <br />
<br />
Mackinaw City <br />
<br />
<br />
Registration is well underway for the second Mackinaw Raptor Fest,
according to Kathy Bricker, Secretary of the Mackinac Straits Raptor
Watch. She welcomes people to come learn more about birds and their
twice-a-year migration at this event April 7 to 9
at the Mackinaw City Public School. <br />
<br />
<br />
The Mackinaw Raptor Fest provides an entertaining and educational
showcase to promote public awareness and knowledge of raptors and
waterbirds and the significance of Mackinaw City and the Straits of
Mackinac during migration. It promotes positive public
attitudes towards raptors and waterbirds and their importance to the
environment. It aims to become an internationally renowned annual
festival that will generate ongoing ecotourism revenue for the Mackinaw
City/Cheboygan/Petoskey/Harbor Springs area, new
sponsorship for research on raptors and waterbirds, and net proceeds to
further that research.
<br />
<br />
<br />
“Last year,” Bricker explains, “many more people wanted to attend
than we could accommodate. So we have moved the banquet and keynote
speech to a larger venue.” Bricker believes the Fest may draw up to 120
people from around Michigan and nearby states. Already,
60 volunteers have offered to help with advance preparations, sign-in,
site set-up, food service, outdoor guidance to birders and
photographers, and other needs.
<br />
<br />
<br />
The keynote banquet speaker on Saturday April 8 will be researcher
Mark Martell. From Duluth, Minnesota, Martell will regale people with
stories about Golden Eagles, close relatives of the more widely-known
Bald Eagle. In 2015 Martell, the foremost researcher
of eastern Golden Eagles, praised MSRW for recording more Golden Eagles
than any other hawk count site east of the Mississippi River. MSRW
counted 374 in 2015 and 349 in 2016.
<br />
<br />
<br />
Daytime plenary sessions at the Mackinaw Raptor Fest will teach
people how to identify hawks in flight, with instructional film
excerpts, and will introduce participants in person to live birds of
prey. Break-out session topics include Raptor Migration in
the Midwest, Peregrine Falcons in Michigan, Use of Hawk Migration Data,
Bird Photography, Owl Migration in the Straits, Loon Research, and the
documentary film Uncommon Loon by Jeff Lange of Petoskey.
<br />
<br />
<br />
“April 7 to 9 promises to combine the fun of birding and learning
about birds with camaraderie and great food.” Bricker invites people to
learn more and register at
<a href="http://www.mackinawraptorfest.org/" id="LPlnk304619" previewremoved="true" target="_blank">
www.mackinawraptorfest.org</a>. <br />
<br />
<br />
“It gets even better,” Bricker adds. "Besides the Mackinaw Raptor
Fest, MSRW will improve other outreach about hawks and owls in 2017,
thanks to the generosity of the Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community
Foundation. The PHSACF has pledged $7,000 for special
programming and publicity to build on the enthusiastic public reaction
to our avian resources. Birds comprise the feathered component of the
natural inheritance under our generation's care, and are every bit as
vulnerable as they look. Their future depends
directly on our appreciation and actions.” <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
In 2016, MSRW recorded over 1,500 guest visits to the hawk, owl, and
waterbird research sites, while several hundred more people attended
programs and field trips. Support from PHSACF will help ensure that such
people, including youth, come away with a greater
awareness and understanding of birds. The Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau
also gave generously toward the 2017 educational work of MSRW,
recognizing the potential of birds to attract visitors to northern lower
Michigan. Additional Fest Sponsors are joining in
2017.<br />
<br />
<br />
MSRW Chair Ed Pike, sums up: “Since MSRW was created in 2014, we have
proven that the Straits of Mackinac ranks among the top migration
funnels in the country for birds of prey. It's vital to continue this
research to monitor changes over time. We also have
tapped into the fastest-growing pastime in the U.S.: birdwatching. Bird
research, education, and conservation dovetail perfectly, because
people must experience and understand natural resources in order to
value and protect them.” To directly support the research
or education work, MSRW accepts tax-deductible donations via the
website or by check.
<br />
</div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
</div>
<div id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2">
<br /></div>
Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-36638497689825749702016-12-30T10:40:00.000-08:002016-12-30T10:40:02.516-08:00<h2>
January 2017 Program</h2>
<div>
<b>WED. Jan. 11 at 7PM at Oak Grove Cremation Center 85 Cypress St. Manistee</b></div>
<div>
<b><br /></b></div>
<h2>
<b><i>Borneo's Forest Battle: Palm Oil vs. the Rainforest</i></b></h2>
<div>
<b><i><br /></i></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gRwxSDIwliQ/WGaoBFRx26I/AAAAAAAAAps/KoZQnpWCOSEZp4OhZsS-8Zkgrbr_XnP5QCLcB/s1600/GP0STO8KS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gRwxSDIwliQ/WGaoBFRx26I/AAAAAAAAAps/KoZQnpWCOSEZp4OhZsS-8Zkgrbr_XnP5QCLcB/s320/GP0STO8KS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div>
<b><i><br /></i></b></div>
<div>
<b>There are two islands in the world where orangutans still survive: Borneo and Sumatra. The most ancient forests of the world here are rapidly being replaced by palm oil plantations as shown above while endangered wildlife struggle to survive.</b></div>
<div>
<b><br /></b></div>
<div>
<b>We can all make more conscious decisions about our consumption of palm oil. Join Amalia Fernand for an evening discussion on the endemic beauty of Borneo, the crucial fate of the gentle red ape, and what you really can do to help. </b></div>
<div>
<b><br /></b></div>
<div>
<b>Amalia will present a slideshow of breathtaking photos from her year spent in Borneo and her visit to Sumatra. She worked directly with orangutan conservation and environmental education efforts, and developed a strong understanding of the current conservation issues that this ecological hotspot faces.</b></div>
<div>
<b><br /></b></div>
<div>
<b>Amalia is an environmental educator and travel blogger, learn more at www.amaliaexplores.com</b></div>
<div>
<b><br /></b></div>
Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-66616903977373750222016-11-30T14:46:00.000-08:002016-11-30T14:46:39.225-08:00<b>Manistee Christmas Bird Count</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>Saturday December 17</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
contact Brian Allen at 231-510-9380 or email manisteebirder@gmail.com for joining the count.Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-11651340852812263692016-10-26T09:12:00.002-07:002016-10-26T09:12:27.328-07:00November 2016 Manistee Audubon program<h2>
November Meeting Wednesday November 9th at Manistee Dial-a-Ride Building 7:00PM</h2>
<h4>
</h4>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Can
We Save Our Birds?</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br />
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br />
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0.17in; orphans: 0; widows: 0;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In
2014, just over 200 of North America’s birds were at risk of
extinction. Now, a mere two years later, that number has grown to
more than 430 avian species at risk of extinction. If this downward
slide continues, we could lose many of these beautiful creatures in
the next generation. Noted speaker, award winning writer and
Executive Director of Saving Birds Thru Habitat, Kay Charter views
the decline as a much more than a serious cause for concern. For
her, it is a clarion call to action, not just for birders, but for
all of us. </span></span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0.17in; orphans: 0; widows: 0;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Join
her at 7PM on Wednesday evening, Nov. 9 at Manistee Dial-a-Ride (next
to the old Oleson’s store) for a presentation sponsored by Manistee
Audubon to learn about the hazards and challenges our wonderful birds
face. Charter will offer easy to follow recommendations on how every
person can make a difference for these amazing feathered creatures.</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0.17in; orphans: 0; widows: 0;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">As
Executive Director of SBTH charter has presented her engaging and
informative programs to city governments, libraries, schools,
colleges, Audubon clubs, service organizations and garden groups
across the country. She was a featured speaker at the Missouri
Botanical Garden in St. Louis, the Cox Arboretum in Dayton, Morton
Arboretum near Chicago and the 2006 Rivers and Wildlife Festival in
Kearney, Nebraska. In 2007, she presented a seminar on the subject of
bird conservation to a standing room only crowd at the world renowned
Zoological Society of San Diego’s Center for Conservation and
Research for Endangered Species. </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hLPHLVGRpRs/WBDV2lxusPI/AAAAAAAAAoc/v2HIri6uUy0mr3B-3Aug32Ba9BsNhiAcACLcB/s1600/Kay%2BCharter%2Bcopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hLPHLVGRpRs/WBDV2lxusPI/AAAAAAAAAoc/v2HIri6uUy0mr3B-3Aug32Ba9BsNhiAcACLcB/s320/Kay%2BCharter%2Bcopy.jpg" width="264" /></a></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0.17in; orphans: 0; widows: 0;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br />
</div>
Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-82111830968502864892016-09-06T12:18:00.001-07:002016-09-06T12:18:33.347-07:00<h2>
September field trip:</h2>
<h2>
Fall sparrows, ID challenges and fall migrant birding</h2>
<h3>
Field trip for Manistee Audubon, Benzie Audubon and the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. Meet at 8:00AM this Saturday September 10th at the kiosk on Keillor Rd. at the Arcadia Dunes Grassland Preserve north of Bear Lake, in Manistee County.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ex92DLw_mns/V88VoYuflsI/AAAAAAAAAnY/D1SqukNqy7w4xU77peKLuAvtDcIxvjllgCLcB/s1600/LeC%2B2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ex92DLw_mns/V88VoYuflsI/AAAAAAAAAnY/D1SqukNqy7w4xU77peKLuAvtDcIxvjllgCLcB/s320/LeC%2B2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
</h3>
LeConte's Sparrow seen at Arcadia Marsh this spring, photo by Brian Allen.<br />
<br />
We will meet at the grassland and look for Grasshopper, Clay-colored, and Field Sparrows as well as the more common Savannah Sparrows and go to the new "magic sparrow fencerow" where we will hopefully be able to study these shy birds out in the open. The trip will finish up at the Arcadia Marsh with a walk out on the dike and a look at the marsh hoping for rarities like LeConte's and Nelson's Sparrow but not passing up the herons, ducks, coots, and gallinules that should still be around. For questions call Brian Allen at 231-510-9380.<br />
<h3>
<br /></h3>
<br />Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-86368564346533124032016-08-25T12:46:00.001-07:002016-08-25T12:46:06.461-07:00<h2>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last Manistee Audubon program at Lake Bluff Audubon</span></h2>
<h2>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Center (MAS is closing Lake Bluff after September 2016)</span></h2>
<h2>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Program for Wed. Sept. 14, 2016</span></h2>
<h2>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">at 7:00PM </span></h2>
<h2>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Chihuahuan Desert: photos by Wayne Pope </span></h2>
<h4>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This narrated slide show features birds native to the hot, arid climate of
the Chihuahuan Desert in southern New Mexico and west Texas. Keynote species
include: White-winged Dove, American Kestrel, Phainopepla, Pyrrhuloxia, Greater
Roadrunner, Curve-billed Thrasher and Green-tailed Towhee. Video clips will
demonstrate the unique behavior and songs of these species. The speaker will
include tips on how to improve digital bird photography."
</span></h4>
<div>
Wayne's Bio:</div>
<div>
Wayne Pope is an adjunct photography instructor at Lansing Community
College. He is also a free-lance nature photographer and outdoor writer who
contributes to magazines, newspapers and birding publications. Visit Wayne's
website at: <a href="http://waynerpope.com/">waynerpope.com</a></div>
<div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gNSM4MZcH_k/V79KkpQghQI/AAAAAAAAAmo/w_dDFoHtSeALnBYTdI7qN72D44UhuMLeQCLcB/s1600/Green-tailed%2BTowhee_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gNSM4MZcH_k/V79KkpQghQI/AAAAAAAAAmo/w_dDFoHtSeALnBYTdI7qN72D44UhuMLeQCLcB/s320/Green-tailed%2BTowhee_edited-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
</div>
<h4>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></h4>
<br />Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-21556383843799386802016-07-26T08:03:00.001-07:002016-07-26T08:05:41.935-07:00<h2>
Coming Up in August at the Saving Birds Thru Habitat Discovery Center (Leelanau County) </h2>
<br />
Best selling author Doug Tallamy (<i>Bringing Nature Home</i>)
will be the featured guest at Saving Birds
Thru Habitat’s August 20 Fundraiser. Those in attendance will have the
opportunity
of speaking with Doug and hearing a short but highly motivating
presentation. There will also be a silent auction, book
signing, and a live auction of a certified M-22 sign. Join us under the
tent at our Habitat
Discovery Center, 5020 N. Putnam Road, for a wonderful time! Aug. 20,
2016, from 5PM to 7:30PM. Wine and hearty hors d’oeuvres. Call
231-271-3738 for tickets; tickets are
$35.00 each.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3e-NvRWiCeA/V5d7p5dti3I/AAAAAAAAAl4/bKTpNosC9_Uhj5UG1f2FGTd8XKeUbCkCwCLcB/s1600/Doug-Tallamy2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3e-NvRWiCeA/V5d7p5dti3I/AAAAAAAAAl4/bKTpNosC9_Uhj5UG1f2FGTd8XKeUbCkCwCLcB/s320/Doug-Tallamy2.png" width="320" /></a></div>
Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-41438173862126545722016-07-11T13:49:00.000-07:002016-07-11T13:49:21.614-07:00<h3>
No Manistee Audubon meeting for July, hope to see you for the August meeting!</h3>
<br />Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-67355162919470361412016-06-07T08:47:00.003-07:002016-06-07T08:48:03.651-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J3J3a2M2Ogc/V1bsUZck_kI/AAAAAAAAAlA/7CTzb5djzIkKq83b1kwce630ejM9YnVKACLcB/s1600/file-page1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J3J3a2M2Ogc/V1bsUZck_kI/AAAAAAAAAlA/7CTzb5djzIkKq83b1kwce630ejM9YnVKACLcB/s640/file-page1.jpg" width="388" /></a></div>
<br />Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-48172497584045808912016-06-02T13:54:00.002-07:002016-06-02T13:55:24.807-07:00<h2>
Manistee Audubon Program for Wednesday June 8, 2016</h2>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--DX18RMRotY/V1CctqvuDZI/AAAAAAAAAkg/tTABpSgELAkdYkK8Ijj6qo9yOjwXmbrAACLcB/s1600/IMG_2071.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--DX18RMRotY/V1CctqvuDZI/AAAAAAAAAkg/tTABpSgELAkdYkK8Ijj6qo9yOjwXmbrAACLcB/s640/IMG_2071.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<h2>
</h2>
<br />Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-91820533688643186832016-05-03T12:25:00.001-07:002016-05-03T12:26:13.595-07:00Program May 11 2016<br />
<br />
<h4>
Not too far? Birding Texas, Newfoundland, Colorado. You can get there from here!</h4>
<b>Birding tips and a conversation on these three great destinations with a few slides and lots of opportunity for questions. </b><br />
<br />
<b>Brian Allen (with Greg Bodker and Scott Sneed) </b><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1ugVi1uj8Ts/Vyj7J1LPGEI/AAAAAAAAAjc/uvTuEG7j6FU79GnSZB7Zd-dPoaf_5pkjQCLcB/s1600/294.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1ugVi1uj8Ts/Vyj7J1LPGEI/AAAAAAAAAjc/uvTuEG7j6FU79GnSZB7Zd-dPoaf_5pkjQCLcB/s320/294.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434019913973554685.post-79584318314707416542016-04-27T06:56:00.001-07:002016-04-27T06:56:27.303-07:00<b>SPRING MIGRATION COUNT</b><br />
<br />
<b>Saturday May 14, 2016 </b><br />
<br />
<b>The spring migration count or the NAMC as it has been called is scheduled this year and for the first time in years falls on a later date much more suitable for finding warblers and other neotropical migrants.</b><br />
<br />
<b>We will again divide up into teams like on the Christmas Bird Count but for the spring migration count we cover the entire COUNTY! Many interesting areas including Tippy Dam where the Say's Phoebe was found in March this year, and the Red Bridge area where Cerulean Warblers and Louisiana Waterthrushes are often found are included in our count area.</b><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-48zwicfCEOs/VyCv3bQEYtI/AAAAAAAAAjA/wIOOg739NC8rIPw4OhuhX0mz_jEx9KVVQCLcB/s1600/00000012988.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-48zwicfCEOs/VyCv3bQEYtI/AAAAAAAAAjA/wIOOg739NC8rIPw4OhuhX0mz_jEx9KVVQCLcB/s320/00000012988.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<b> Contact Brian Allen at 231-510-9380 if you are interested in joining a field party for the count or Don Kogut at 231-723-5928 if you would like to count birds at your feeder during the count day.</b>Brian Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15834614532118467969noreply@blogger.com0