This is a one-day field class where we will be listening and looking for birds throughout a variety of wetland habitats, including bogs, marshes, and Great Lakes coastal areas. The class will highlight various habitat types, and the life cycle needs of birds using those habitats, during the peak of migratory bird season in Northern Michigan.
Wetland Birds 2025
$125.00 – $150.00
20 in stock
Description
Name of Class: Wetland Birds
Date: May 22, 2025
Location:
Meeting in Pellston; proceeding from there to various wetland field sites in Emmet and Cheboygan Counties.
Time(s): 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Instructor: Dave Ewert
Cost: $125 (MWA members), $150 (non-members)
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Class Description: This is a one-day field class where we will be listening and looking for birds throughout a variety of wetland habitats, including bogs, marshes, and Great Lakes coastal areas. The class will highlight various habitat types, and the life cycle needs of birds using those habitats, during the peak of migratory bird season in Northern Michigan.
Other details: Participants need to bring a packed lunch and should be prepared for varying field and weather conditions (rain gear, waterproof footwear, sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle). Recommended items to bring include binoculars, note-taking materials, and bird identification resources. Attendees will be asked to carpool to the greatest extent possible. *Please note that this class will include a visit to Cheboygan State Park and all vehicles entering the park are required to have a Recreation Passport.
Instructor Bio:
Dr. Dave Ewert – Dr. Dave Ewert has worked on many topics ranging from forest and prairie management to Great Lakes islands, and many bird conservation and research projects, including stopover sites in Les Cheneaux, and Kirtland’s Warblers on the Michigan breeding and Bahamas wintering grounds. Many enjoyable hours have been spent with migrating birds in the Les Cheneaux area. He has been fortunate to work with the American Bird Conservancy, The Nature Conservancy, and on the faculty of the University of Michigan Biological Station and Central Michigan University.
Photo credit: Matt Kleitch
Class Cancellation Notification
Five (5) days prior to the start of class, participants will be notified of a cancellation. The MWA Treasurer will refund 100% of the fee received to participants.
Cancellation Policy for Attendees
- Any attendee can transfer, at any time, their spot in the class to another person with no financial penalty.
- Cancellation prior to 14 days of the class is eligible for 100% refund of class fees.
- Cancellation from 1-13 days of the class is eligible for 50% refund of class fees.
- Cancellation within less than 1 day of start of the class (including during the class) is not eligible for any refund (0%), however the spot can be transferred to any other person.