Monday Migration Evenings at Matthaei

Join us for a walk through the trails at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens to look and listen for birds during their northern migration. This leisurely stroll will wind through the woods on the Botanical Gardens’ well-maintained dirt paths and will involve ~2 miles of walking or less.

The pond often hosts waterfowl and shorebirds, and the trails will take us through excellent habitat to look for warblers, thrushes, flycatchers, the occasional cuckoo, and other birds that briefly pass through Washtenaw County as they head north to their breeding grounds (and we’ll be sure to take notice of our local birds, too!).

All are welcome to attend, and please note that it is perfectly appropriate to attend for only a portion of the walk and depart as needed. New birders are especially encouraged to come along—the very best way to learn more about birds and birding is to spend time in the field. Please join us!

Visit Matthaei's eBird hotspot page to see what species have been recently seen at the Botanical Gardens

Leader: James Weir
Directions: Meet in front of the main entrance to the Matthaei Botanical Gardens building at 1800 North Dixboro Road.

All are welcome and encouraged to join us. New to birding? Bird curious? No binoculars? No problem! There is no better way to learn than to get out in the field with experienced birders that love to help. Plus, you get to meet awesome people. Absolutely everyone is welcome and encouraged to come out. We will have many pairs of quality binoculars on hand for anyone to use.

You may also like the following events from Washtenaw Audubon Society:

• This Wednesday, 21st May, 06:00 pm, Black Birders Week - Its Origins and Why It's Important in Ann Arbor
• This Friday, 23rd May, 09:00 am, Beginning Birders Series in Ann Arbor
• This Sunday, 25th May, 02:00 pm, Black Birders Week Kickoff in Ann Arbor

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Ann Arbor.