Saturday, May 3, 8:15 p.m. Frog Chorus and Woodcock Display 
Paula and Susan Zenker, experienced frog surveyors, will help us identify frog calls. Meet at the parking lot for the Upper Herring Lake Preserve of the GTRLC on M-22 six miles south of Frankfort.

Wednesday, May 7, Warblers and Wildflowers  (see April 30 above)

Saturday, May 10, North American Migratory Bird Count, Manistee Co.
Just like the Christmas Bird Count, all birds are counted and submitted to be included with other counts all over the country. Call Carl (352-4739), John (325-2445) or Compiler Dr. Brian Allen (723-7956) to join a group.

Wednesday, May 14, Warblers and Wildflowers  (see April 30 above)

Saturday, May 17, Big Day Count
Join us for a fun day of birding where we count only species (rather than individual birds). Bird on your own or join a group (call Doug Cook at 352-8159 or John Ester at 325-2445 for information). We will meet at 1:00 p.m. at Sally and Doug Cook's at 115 Beech St. in Frankfort for lunch and to tally the list of birds seen (and missed!). Follow M-115 into Frankfort to the flashing yellow light and turn right onto M-22 north. Proceed to Beech St., which is the 4th street on the left just before the crest of the hill, and turn left (west). to the third house from the end on the right (north) side of the street. Bring a bag lunch.

Wednesday, May 21 Warblers and Wildflowers  (see April 30th above)

Wednesday, May 28 Warblers and Wildflowers  (see April 30th above)

Saturday, June 7, 6:00 - 10:00 a.m. Bird Blitz for Arcadia Dunes
Join other birders in helping the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy survey the birds of its Arcadia Dunes preserve. Groups will cover different parcels of the property and list the species and numbers of the birds found. Refreshments will be provided afterwards. You must sign up ahead by calling Paula Dreeszen at 275-7199.

Tuesday, June 10, 7:00 a.m. Birding By Ear
Meet at Otter Creek, at the end of Esch Road in SBDNL. Leader Carl Freeman (352-4739) will help us sort out the songs of summer birds.

Saturday, June 14, 8:00 a.m. Beginning Birding
Joan Wolfe will go over birding basics:  How to use a field guide, steps to identification, etc. An indoor  session with books will be followed by an outside birding walk on the grounds. Meet at Michigan Shores, 641 Michigan Ave. in Frankfort. Questions, call Joan at 352-6803.

Saturday, June 21 Dune Flowers, Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve
Tom Ford is leading this plant field trip for the Grand Traverse Audubon Club, and our members have been invited to attend. Before the trip check the GTAC website or call Tom at 922-9490 for meeting site directions and time.

Saturday, July 12, 11:00 a.m. Program, 1:30 p.m. Field Trip
Grassland Birds and Management
Cosponsored with the GTLRC, this program and field trip will highlight grasslands. Vern Stephens of "Designs by Nature" is in the business of restoring grasslands to native species and will be restoring a field on Keillor Rd in northern Manistee Co. Indoor program will be at the "casino" at Watervale Resort and will start at 11 AM. After the program Vern will have a few native plants for sale. Lunch on your own. The field trip will start at 1:30 PM on Keillor Road. From Putney Corners go south on Putney Rd. to Taylor Rd., turn right a few hundred yards, then left on Keilior Rd. and proceed a couple of miles until you see all the cars !

Saturday, July 26, 9:00 a.m. Canoe Grass Lake
Bryce and Paula Dreeszen will lead us on a canoe trip at the Grass Lake area. We will meet at the dam on the Betsie River at the DNR Grass Lake campground. Bring your own canoe or kayak. The directions are complicated, so if you need them call Paula or Bryce at 275-7199 or Carl at 352-4739

Wednesday, July 30, 8:00 a.m. Bird Banding Demo at CSA
In a demonstration especially apprpriate for children, Mike Bishop returns with his mist nets to give us close-up views of birds. We will be set up at the Congregational Summer Assembly (two miles north of Frankfort on M 22), EVERYONE IS WELCOME. Nets will be checked periodically until 11:00 a.m. Come for all or part of the morning. Last year Mike recaptured a redstart; come see if it returns for a third year. Call Carl at 352-4739 with questions.

Saturday, August 9, 8 :00 a.m. Shorebirds and Other "Fall" Migrants
Meet at the  BVT parking lot in Elberta. Leader Carl Freeman (352-4739).

Thursday, August 14, Beach Picnic & Shorebirds
Hosted by John and Char Ester, this will be a beach potluck starting at 7:00 p.m. We will provide hot dogs and condiments (and a fire!); you bring a dish to pass, your own table service and drinks and a chair. Call John or Char at 325-2445 with the number coming so they can have enough food for everyone. Those wanting a beach walk for shorebirds should arrive at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 11, 7:00 p.m. "Pura Vida in Costa Rica"
Ralph Gorton, who organized the first Christmas Bird Count in Beulah while a college student, will present a program at the Tribal Outpost based on the many trips he has taken to Costa Rica while a professor at Lansing Community College.

Saturday, September 6, 8 :00 a.m. Fall Birding
We will meet at the mouth of Platte River at the end of the Lake Michigan Road. Leader, Carl Freeman (352-4739).

Saturday, October 25, Saturday, Owl Prowl 
Dr. Brian Allen will lead us as we walk along the Betsie Valley Trail and play tapes in hopes of getting an owl to respond. There are no guarantees, but in addition to Barred Owls we will also try for great horned, screech, and saw-whets. Meet at the BVT parking lot off of River Road near Adams Road.

Thursday, Novenber 6, 6:00 p.m. Annual Meeting and Pot Luck Dinner
After the potluck dinner and a brief business meeting, Jim Reynolds will present a program on Wild Turkeys. Bring a dish to pass and your table service.

Christmas Bird Count
Date has not been set yet; check the web site in the Fall. It will be either Sunday, December 14 or the next weekend. Call Carl Freeman 352-4739 to sign up with a group in the field or John Ester (325-2445) to count birds at your feeder. All who participate in the field or at home are invited to attend the dinner at the end of the day to see what everyone has counted.