[NFBMI-Talk] Announcement

[maryannmurad at gmail.com]

2026 Great Backyard Bird Count

It is that time of year again. The entire world stops to listen and count
the birds. You may think that there are few to count in Michigan because
they all migrated like us humans wish we had this winter. However, the woods
are filled with Black-capped chickadees, Northern cardinals, Downy
woodpeckers,and many other species like the Mourning dove and Tufted Tit
mouse. It is our job to get outside and count the numbers of winter
residents. This data will be used to evaluate the health of various species
in various habitats.

This year we will meet on February 14, Valentines Day,at the Environmental
Interpretive Center on the campus of the University of Michigan-Dearborn. We
will investigate in the natural area behind the Henry Ford estate. While we
are out there we will tap a Sugar maple tree for sap. When we return next
month, March 14, we will check our progress and see if our tree contributed
to the cooking stove to transform into delicious maple syrup.

We will also play Birdbrain Jeopardy, make birdfeeders, study tactile
snowflakes, and enjoy the sounds in the birding room.

Please join us from 9-5 on February 14 or any part of that day which you
have available. Just let me know if you wish to be included for lunch. I
look forward to counting birds with you and contributing to Citizen Science.

Stay warm and well,

Donna Posont

Coordinator: Birding by Ear and Beyond

Environmental Interpretive Center

University of Michigan-Dearborn

313-220-8140