Michigan Audubon

Research - conduct research on migration patterns of raptors, owls, and waterbirds in the upper peninsula of Michigan. Michigan Audubon also partners with the u.s. Fish & wildlife in monitoring the piping plover population in the upper penisula.

Education - one of the three pillars of Michigan Audubon, education encompasses a variety of activities. From workshops and camps for children through high school aged students to presentations by expert birders, Michigan Audubon offers a wide range of educational opportunities for its members and the general public. From answering bird and conservation questions to recommending ways to make your backyard a wildlife habitat, Michigan Audubon staff provides the public with bird and conservation information on a daily basis.

Conservation - Michigan Audubon is a leader in establishing sanctuaries in the state to protect wildlife habitat. The organization plays a major role in global efforts to identify and protect critical migration stop overs and breeding areas. Their 19 sanctuaries and 4 affiliates manage 5000 acres of important wildlife habitat. Rivers, lakes, marshes, bogs, fens, grasslands, hardwoods and northern conifer communities are found in these habitats, many protecting endangered species of animals and plants. Michigan Audubon is a key partner in efforts that have identified more than 100 important bird areas (ibas) critical to migrating and breeding birds, especially those that are endangered or threatened. Sanctuaries and ibas are spread throughout both peninsulas of the state.

Membership/chapter services - Michigan Audubon's 31 chapters offer local programs and field trips, participate in local, state and national bird counts, and serve as sanctuary stewardship groups.