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May 1, 2011

The lush, mature forests of Barry County await birders attending Cerulean Warbler Weekend, June 1-3, 2012.

Highlight Species: Cerulean and Hooded Warbler, Henslow’s and Grasshopper Sparrow, Arcadian, Willow and Alder Flycatcher, Louisiana Waterthrush, Red-headed and Pileated Woodpecker, Chimney Swift, and more.

Special Activities: birding tours on public and private land, professional photography instruction, butterfly and dragonfly identification workshops, paddle tours of a pristine wetland marsh and spring-fed stream, and a special presentation accompanied by a delicious home-cooked meal.

For additional information about this event contact Wendy Tatar at the Michigan Audubon office (517) 886-9144

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Welcome: birders, members, and keynote speaker, Dr. Paul Hamel

June 4, 2010

Henslow's Sparrow tours with Caleb Putnam, June 4 and 5

Henslow's Sparrow Photo: William Norton

Today, on the first day of Cerulean Warbler Weekend 2010, participants recorded nearly 75 species of birds and close to 20 species of butterflies. 21 people met at the Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary at 5:30 am with the objective of finding a Henslow’s Sparrow. Expert birding guide, Caleb Putnam, led the group to the elusive sparrow–a success. Later in the morning, birders recorded the flagship species of the event: the Cerulean Warbler.

Cerulean Warbler Weekend, June 4-6 in Hastings, MI

Cerulean Warbler Photo: Frode Jacobsen

This evening, 40 birders will gather at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute to hear a keynote address from USDA wildlife biologist, Dr. Paul Hamel. Dr. Hamel’s talk will discuss the conservation challenges for Cerulean Warblers at both ends of their range.