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Pileated on suet -- photo by Eileen Houston

A pileated woodpecker eating from a birdfeeder

Black Skimmer -- photo by Fai Chan

Roseate Spoonbill -- photo by Fai Chan

Trumpeter Swans -- photo by Fai Chan

Juvenile Red Shouldered Hawk -- photo by Fai Chan

Wood Duck -- photo by Eileen Houston

Black Skimmer -- photo by Fai Chan

Capital Area Audubon Society is dedicated to creating a greater awareness, appreciation and understanding of the interrelatedness of Michigan’s wild places and wild creatures, and the need for stewardship.

Monthly Meeting Time & Location

CAAS will meet the first Thursday of each month September through June 2023-2024 at a location yet to be determined.. Please check into this site throughout the summer as we will post our new location as soon as it is finalized. Our meetings run from 7:00 to 8:00 PM and include a program with a speaker on a topic of current interest to the birding community. Our meetings include light refreshments and are open to members and nonmembers of all ages.

Our monthly Thursday evening programs begin with a brief welcome, snacks and beverages at 7:00 followed by the program at 7:15. Our programs are open to the public, and non-members and guests of all ages are welcome.

Spring Bird Walks – Saturday Mornings in April and May at Fenner Nature Center

Walks begin at the parking lot at 8 am. Learn about the spring migrants moving through the area. Beginners and birders of all ages are welcome.

4 May 2023 Special Event – Migration in MidMichigan at Capital City Bird Sanctuary

Enjoy a walk at this local Michigan Audubon managed property and see what birds are moving through! Please download eBird and complete your registration prior to the walk. If you are new to eBird, helpers will be available during this walk to help get you started.

1 June 2023 – Member Walk and Ice Cream Social at Fenner Nature Center

Join CAAS members and guests for a quick annual meeting followed by ice cream and a walk around Fenner.