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Welcome to the Laughing Whitefish Bird Alliance

Laughing Whitefish Bird Alliance is an independent chapter of Michigan Audubon serving Alger and Marquette counties in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It advocates for protecting birds, wildlife, and local habitats through conservation, education, advocacy, and outdoor enjoyment.

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LATEST BLOG POSTINGS

We blog about our field trips, presentations and bird counts.
Chocolay Bayou X 2

Chocolay Bayou X 2

At 4 a.m. Saturday, it was decided that the bird walk to...
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Presque Isle Bird Outing Report – May 3, 2025

Presque Isle Bird Outing Report – May 3, 2025

With a bit of snow and heavy rain in the preceding days,...
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Sax-Zim Bog on the fly – Feb.19, 2025

Sax-Zim Bog on the fly – Feb.19, 2025

Sax-Zim Bog provides extraordinary opportunities for viewing boreal species, including Boreal and Great Gary Owls.
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Gwinn 2024 Audubon Christmas Bird Count winter wonderland walk in lincoln forest

Gwinn 2024 Audubon Christmas Bird Count

The 2024-25 Gwinn Christmas Bird Count, held on January 4, involved six observers covering nearly 67 miles. They recorded 758 birds of 27 species, with a notable high for Ruffed Grouse. Despite challenging weather, excellent coverage resulted in species totals close to historical averages, maintaining a cumulative total of 53 species.
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Announcements

  • We are in full-birding mode during May and June. Check the schedule and join us to welcome back our long-distance travelers.
  • Spring Edition of North Country Notes
  • Spring Field Trips added to Events Calendar

Recent Birding Reports

Marquette eBird Reports

Alger eBird Reports

North Country News

Upcoming Events

May 2025
June 2025
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Future events

  • JULY – Eastern UP?
  • AUGUST– Field Trip – Seney NWR
  • SEPT. – Whitefish Point
  • OCT – Field Trip – hawk/eagle migration at Mackinaw Straits or Pt Pelee
  • NOV. – Field Trip – Peshekee Grade
  • DEC. – Christmas Bird Counts
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