March 11th - Penguins in Zoos & the New Polk Conservation Center at the Detroit Zoo

Our next Birds & Brews event on March 11th will be an exceptionally an educational and fun time.  Come join us to hear Tom Schneider, Curator of Birds at the Detroit Zoo come speak about the new Penguin exhibit and the Detroit Zoo.  Please view the invitation below and be sure to RSVP!  Happy Birding.

Birds & Brews - February 11th at Bailey's Pub in Dearborn, MI

The winter has been long and snowy so what better time than to have a brew and talk about birds?!

Next Birds & Brews Event - April 9

Please join us for our upcoming Birds & Brews event on April 9th! 

Feb. 12th Event - Special Presentation by Michigan Audubon's Executive Director - Jonathan Lutz

A quick reminder that our speaker, Jonathan Lutz, Exec. Director at the Michigan Audubon Society has been rescheduled to speak at our February 12th event.  Details below. RSVP's are required: shelleyupnorth@gmail.com .  Hope you can join us for a brew and to hear an interesting presentation on "2014: A Big Year for Birds and Birders in Michigan."

B&B Jan. 8 Event: 2014: A Big Year for Birds & Birders in Michigan

Happy New Year birders!  We have a great event planned for our next Birds & Brews event and I'm pretty sure you don't want to miss it!  Michigan Audubon's Executive Director, Jonathan Lutz, will be highlighting some of the exciting opportunities planned for birders in the New Year.  Please view the flyer below for more details and contact me if you would like to attend: shelleyupnorth@gmail.com

Special Presentation on Oct. 9th - Land Protection and the Challenges of Conserving Migratory Birds

Birds & Brews Calendar

 Spring migration will be here before you know it!  What bird are you looking most forward to seeing?  For those of you who know me well, you won't be surprised that I am looking forward to the Common Loon's return.

Now, onto our Birds & Brews event calendar
**Please note all events begin at 6:00 pm and are held at Bailey's Pub in Dearborn unless otherwise specified.

• Wednesday, March 13th  - Bring your recent bird photos to share! I know some members of our group recently attended Michigan Audubon's birding trip to Sault Ste. Marie, so I cannot wait to hear that update!  RSVP's are appreciated as to allow for proper room set-up.
  

• Wednesday, April 10th - Michigan Audubon's conservation director Tom Funke will be giving a presentation on MAS's bird sanctuaries. Did you know that MAS has a sanctuary system of over 5,000 acres that extends from southern Michigan to the Upper Peninsula wilderness?  RSVP's are required for this event!

• May - I highly encourage our group to join me at the Tawas Birding Festival May 16 - 19th in Iosco county. The festival will feature guided birding walks at the area’s best hot spots, programs and talks by some of Michigan’s leading wildlife experts. Besides all the great birding to be done, I'm sure we can find a pub to have an impromptu Birds & Brews.  Please let me know if you plan on attending.  Here is the festival website: http://tawasbirdfest.com/ - Register early!
  

• June 12 - to be announced.

I look forward to seeing many of you next week at Birds & Brews. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or ideas for future Birds & Brews.  We have such a wonderful and fun group.

Birds & Brews Nov. 14th Event

Our next Birds & Brews is coming up fast!  I am excited to announce that we will be featuring Abigail Ertel and Brad Jensen from Huron Pines, a non-profit conservation organization based in Gaylord, Michigan.

Huron Pines was recently selected by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and US Fish and Wildlife Service to lead the new Kirtland's Warbler Initiative. They will be involved in conservation management in the Jack Pine forests of the region and will be helping to achieve the goal of seeing the Kirtland's Warbler successfully removed from the endangered species list.

Event Details:

• Wednesday, November 14th
• 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Place: Bailey's Pub, 22091 Michigan Ave., Dearborn 48124
• Our speakers will begin at 7:00 p.m.
• Topic: Kirtland's Warbler Initiative

RSVP's are required for this event:  shelleyupnorth @ gmail.com. 

A warbler & a brew!

We had a nice size crowd last night for Birds & Brews! Author William Rapai spoke about his book "The Kirtland's Warbler." It was an informative, interesting and at times funny presentation. Afterwards, there was a book signing and of course some brews were consumed. Here are some photos of our Birds & Brews attendees:

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Birds & Brews Gathering - March 14th!

Birds & Brews Connecting birders in SE Michigan

Dear Southeast Michigan Birding Friends, We will be holding our next Birds & Brews gathering on Wednesday, March 14th at: Bailey's Pub & Grille 22091 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48124 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Attendees will be responsible for their own food and drink. If you have any questions or require more information, please email me. or check out the Birds & Brews blog. Happy Birding! ~Shelley (Pssst! Birds & Brews is also on Facebook) What is Birds & Brews? Birds & Brews was inspired by an extraordinary birder by the name of Sharon a.k.a. Birdchick. (Check out her website:www.birdchick.com ) Our mission is to connect birders in Southeast Michigan and promote conservation efforts of Michigan Audubon. Birds & Brews is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities–if you’re interested in birds, you’re invited!

Inspiration for Birds & Brews

Birds & Brews was inspired by an extraordinary birder by the name of Sharon a.k.a. Birdchick. (Check out her website: www.birdchick.com ) Birdchick is a National Park Ranger in Minnesota, writes for several publications including WildBird Magazine, Birding Business and Outdoor News and also travels to nature festivals and events and give workshops on digiscoping, attracting birds, a tech guide to birding and beekeeping.

I read her blog often and enjoyed reading about her Birds & Beers group which she describes as "an informal gathering of birders of all abilities–if you’re interested in birds, you’re invited." Birdchick was generous enough to let me copy her idea - so a big hearty thank you to Birdchick!

So here come's the Michigan version. Our inaugural Birds & Brews event will be scheduled in February. Stay tuned!