Field Trip: New Years Day in Kent County

Get your bird list for 2026 started in Kent County. Join Steve Minard to track down some of the birds seen on the Christmas Count, and just look for whatever sounds good. We will start at 6:00 am to look for owls in the Cannonsburg State Game Area and vicinity. At dawn, we will shift to looking for winter passerines, waterfowl and hawks. Birders of all skills are welcome to join us and start their bird list for 2025.

Essentials: Meet at the Ada McDonald’s on M21 at the Citgo Gas Station by 6:00 AM. This is across M21 from Amway and near the Post Office. We plan to be back at McDonald's at 8:00 am for a break and in case anyone wants to join us. We plan to finish around 11:30 AM. Dress for cold weather and bring a snack or warm beverage to keep you fueled up.

Safety Hazards: Cold weather and slippery winter driving are the main hazards. As with winter trips in particular, bad weather may cancel the trip. Driving in a caravan can be hazardous. Get directions from the leader for travel to the next stop. Please exercise caution on the roads at all times, and watch the car ahead of you when driving in a caravan. Please have a passenger handle all radio or phone communications while in a car.

You may also like the following events from Grand Rapids Audubon Club:

• This month, 14th October, 06:00 pm, Nature Journaling in Grand Rapids
• This month, 27th October, 07:00 pm, Habitat Restoration and Creation on Michigan Audubon Sanctuaries in Grand Rapids
• Next month, 10th November, 06:00 pm, November Birdy Book Club in Grand Rapids