{"id":291,"date":"2024-02-23T17:01:45","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T17:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webtecsinc59.sg-host.com\/?page_id=291"},"modified":"2025-06-12T09:57:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T13:57:44","slug":"birding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/parks\/birding\/","title":{"rendered":"Birding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;wt-template-1-hero blue-overlay-bg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/birding-header2.png?_t=1731538246&#8243; background_position=&#8221;bottom_center&#8221; background_vertical_offset=&#8221;13%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Birding<\/h1>\n<div class=\"callout eco-sec-callout text-center\"><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dipl_breadcrumb breadcrumb_layout=&#8221;layout2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;4ac308bb-dfc5-429c-84d3-ba51ba248422&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dipl_breadcrumb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; module_class=&#8221;wt-blue-overlay-bg-service-row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; z_index=&#8221;999999&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CwB-events.png?_t=1731539304&#8243; title_text=&#8221;CwB-events&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/news.miottawa.org\/cwb\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;240px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/birding-photo-contest.png?_t=1731539284&#8243; title_text=&#8221;birding-photo-contest&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/news.miottawa.org\/cwb-mug-club-photo-contest\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;250px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/birding-mug-club.png?_t=1731539295&#8243; title_text=&#8221;birding-mug-club&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/news.miottawa.org\/cwb-mug-club\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;200px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;wt-template-1-content-section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; module_class=&#8221;valign&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;7ca35439-cb06-4e1d-ace8-681437cfea37&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to the birding information webpage for Ottawa County Parks!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>For the casual backyard bird watcher to the most serious of birders, Ottawa County provides a wonderful setting to enjoy these avian wonders. Our hope is that Ottawa County Parks, in particular, can be a means by which you can enjoy birds all the more. From the resources listed on this page and bird-related programs we offer all year long to the variety of natural spaces we provide, our aim is to help you enjoy the wonderful diversity of birds our county has to offer! Please let us know how we\u2019re doing and how we can improve in providing this service. Thank you!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024-100-AmericanAvocet-2-scaled.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Bird photo&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Coffee with the Birds 2024 Winner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;0316be77-95fe-4169-a7d8-979acc4a2192&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_cta title=&#8221;Stay Connected!&#8221; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/public.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/MIOTTAWA\/subscriber\/new?topic_id=MIOTTAWA_34&#8243; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Sign Up&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b95e1c22-3afc-4f6c-be67-111c100bb667&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; height=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Want to stay connected to the Ottawa County birding community? Sign up to receive e-mail information on bird-related programs, bird news, videos, and opportunities to submit your bird sightings!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_cta title=&#8221;Program Calendar&#8221; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawacountyweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/search.html?module=AR&#038;Type=Nature&#038;Subtype=Birding&#038;_csrf_token=ld6V706U09002G2E322A2S5L4Y576P5A6O5Q4G6O5606724354491L5O3V6Y6D1Q4Z626H6H05724Q634S6D034I4L5L040A435C6A1E5S616N5U704M4T575O0J5V504L&#8221; button_text=&#8221;View Calendar&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b95e1c22-3afc-4f6c-be67-111c100bb667&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(2,6,10,0.55)&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;overlay&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; height=&#8221;100%&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|8px|8px|8px|8px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Year-round birding programs, walks, and outings, along with all other Ottawa County Parks programs can be found at this link. Many are free, but some may have a minimal fee.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;wt-bg-whisper&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;25a88187-d3a8-4263-b41e-48368740fe21&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Bird Video Playlists<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dipl_image_card_carousel cards_per_slide=&#8221;4&#8243; slider_loop=&#8221;on&#8221; show_arrow=&#8221;on&#8221; arrows_position=&#8221;outside&#8221; show_control_dot=&#8221;on&#8221; arrow_color=&#8221;#445B77&#8243; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1KLZiPl_wp6h3VNpEj9eTNA&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dipl_image_card_carousel_item][dipl_image_card_carousel_item title=&#8221;Backyard Birding&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/backyard-birding2.jpg?_t=1731548912&#8243; image_alt=&#8221;Video Preview&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1Ie6n6pBXTduxzDnVmUnw8Z&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dipl_image_card_carousel_item][dipl_image_card_carousel_item title=&#8221;What&#8217;s That Bird I Hear?&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/whats-that-bird-i-hear2.jpg?_t=1731548968&#8243; image_alt=&#8221;Video Preview&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1Jb3ucF5S5G8iB3VQDMhGdw&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dipl_image_card_carousel_item][dipl_image_card_carousel_item title=&#8221;Virtual Bird Walks&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/virtual-bird-walks2.jpg?_t=1731549084&#8243; image_alt=&#8221;Video Preview&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1LOsqRsyNHcAXZpfZLFGokW&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dipl_image_card_carousel_item][dipl_image_card_carousel_item title=&#8221;Behind the Binoculars&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/behind-the-binoculars.jpg?_t=1731549213&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLyDvvIv66xGcu-xDw6loPnD436jImL8iv&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dipl_image_card_carousel_item][\/dipl_image_card_carousel][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Resources<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Bird Identification&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li><strong>Web Resources<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutbirds.org\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-smd-id=\"s307\" rel=\"noopener\">All About Birds<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Cornell Lab of Ornithology\u2019s online Bird Guide with ID help, songs &amp; calls, and life history information for 600+ North American Species.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audubon.org\/bird-guide\" target=\"_blank\" data-smd-id=\"s308\" rel=\"noopener\">Audubon Guide to North American Birds<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>&#8211; Online Bird Guide with photos and drawings, songs and range maps and natural history information for the birds of North America.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/birdnet.cornell.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-smd-id=\"s309\" rel=\"noopener\">BirdNet Website &amp; App<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>&#8211;<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>The Easiest Way To Identify Birds By Sound<\/em>. Record the birds you hear, then let the software analyze the sounds and tell you what you\u2019re listening to! BirdNet is the research and development partnership between The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Chemnitz University of Technology aimed at developing ways for computers to recognize and identify birds sounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apps for Smartphones<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.ebird.org\/en\/support\/solutions\/articles\/48000957940-enter-sightings-with-ebird-mobile\" target=\"_blank\" data-smd-id=\"s310\" rel=\"noopener\">eBird Mobile App<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>&#8211; eBird Mobile makes it easy to record the birds you see in the field, while making your data openly available for scientific research, education, and conservation. eBird Mobile is the only app that passes information directly from iOS and Android devices to your eBird account on the web.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/merlin.allaboutbirds.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-smd-id=\"s311\" rel=\"noopener\">Merlin Bird ID App<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>&#8211; This app both provides the pictures, range maps and songs of your regional birds but also helps identify the birds you are seeing. It asks you three simple questions about a bird and comes up with a list of possible matches. Snap a photo of a bird, or pull one in from your camera roll, and<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>Photo ID<\/em><span>\u00a0<\/span>will offer a short list of possible matches.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sibleyguides.com\/about\/the-sibley-eguide-to-birds-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-smd-id=\"s312\" rel=\"noopener\">Sibley Guide to Birds App<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>&#8211; The entire content of the Sibley Guide to Birds \u2013 the most popular, most comprehensive, and fastest-selling printed field guide to North American birds \u2013 is now available in digital form as an app for several mobile phone platforms. It includes over 6600 images, every word of text, 800 range maps \u2013 along with the songs and calls of nearly every species\u2026 and all in your pocket.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Local Birding Clubs &#038; Resources&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Connect with other birders and find birding programs and outings by joining a local club.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li><strong>Local Bird Clubs<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hollandaudubon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s313\">Holland Audubon Club<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oias.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s314\">Owashtanong Islands Audubon Society (Grand Haven)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.graud.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s315\">Grand Rapids Audubon Club<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/muskegoncountynatureclub.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s316\">Muskegon County Nature Club<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michiganaudubon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s317\">Michigan Audubon Society<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gl.audubon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s318\">Audubon Great Lakes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Birds of Ottawa County Checklist an Annotated Checklist (2015)<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; This book is KEY to your birding success in West Michigan and Ottawa County specifically. It contains valuable information on where and when to look for all the birds that visit Ottawa County! Bar charts and descriptions for each species are extremely helpful to learn about our local birds. While this does not contain identification information, it pairs well with the Sibley Guide to Birds. In the future you\u00a0<em>may<\/em>\u00a0be able to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0692426523\/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_I4Apyb74ZH9YC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s319\">purchase one online<\/a>, but otherwise you can find one at the Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing County Park. A <em>NEW<\/em>\u00a02020 Update to this book has now been released and is available for free download here:\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/FiveYearUpdate-BirdsofOttawaCounty.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s320\">Five Year Update of Birds of Ottawa County, Michigan: An Annotated Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/FiveYearUpdate-PhotoSupplement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s321\">Photo Supplement for Five Year Update<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These documents are ONLY SUPPLEMENTAL to the book and only contain updated information such as new species added or new early\/late dates for each species. The Photo Supplement contains images of new and unusual to rare sightings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Birds of Ottawa County: An Annotated Checklist<\/strong>\u00a0is available to purchase ($14.95, plus tax) at the following locations:\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/LWU8JAhmzzhmKh4c7\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s323\">The Bookman<\/a>\u00a0in Grand Haven &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bookmanbookstore.indielite.org\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s324\">check their website for hours<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/waGxhvJk8AoANnAf9\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s325\">Reader&#8217;s World Bookstore<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/readersworldbookstore.com\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s326\">check their website for hours<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Watch the video linked below for more information on this book and 2020 update and how to use them in concert with a bird identification book.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"YouTube video player\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dVWXl60mfy4?si=Xxh1Ch_Oe_FjF1Hy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Backyard Habitats for Birds&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>For the Birds: Fostering Backyard Habitat to Attract Birds<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Curtis Dykstra &#8211;\u00a0<em>Parks Naturalist, Ottawa County Parks &amp; Recreation<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Resource List (Updated 3\/10\/23)<\/strong><\/p>\n<h6><strong>Native Plants for Birds<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michiganaudubon.org\/bfc\/bird-friendly-plants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s328\">Native Plants for Birds &#8211; MI Audubon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildoneslansing.org\/native-plants-for-birds.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s329\">Native Plants for Birds &#8211; Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutbirds.org\/news\/the-best-plants-and-trees-to-plant-for-birds-a-starter-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s330\">All About Birds &#8211; Best Plants &amp; Trees for Birds<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazilia.net\/MIHum\u2026mmingbird_Plants.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s331\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ottawa Conservation District\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ottawacd.org\/native-plants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s332\">Native Plant Sale<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ottawacd.org\/tree-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s333\">Tree Seedling Sale<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Videos<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DPcUyZublAI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s335\">Building a Brush Pile<\/a>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2MxVsM7j8tI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s336\">Cardinal Couple uses Brush Pile &amp; Bird Bath<\/a>\u00a0<em>(Extended video)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5ILL_03G_eA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s337\">Setting Up My Bird Bath<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PeZFpE15kz8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s338\">Setting up Hummingbird and Oriole feedersh<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Bird Feeders<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/feederwatch.org\/learn\/feeding-birds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s339\">Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Project Feeder Watch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutbirds.org\/news\/how-to-choose-the-right-kind-of-bird-feeder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s340\">AllAboutBirds: How to Choose the Right Kind of Bird Feeder<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/best-bird-feeders-4153597\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s341\">The Spruce: 7 Best Bird Feeders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutbirds.org\/news\/how-to-clean-your-bird-feeder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s342\">All About Birds: How to Clean Your Bird Feeder<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4Zbg9ylquKo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s343\">VIDEO: Leslie the Bird Nerd &#8211; Why EVERYONE should keep their Bird Feeders CLEAN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abcbirds.org\/glass-collisions\/stop-birds-hitting-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s344\">American Bird Conservancy: Preventing Window Strikes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Cleaning Bird Baths<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audubon.org\/news\/why-you-should-keep-your-birdbath-clean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s345\">Audubon: Why You Should Keep Your Birdbath Clean<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/how-to-clean-a-bird-bath-386985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s346\">The Spruce: How to Clean a Dirty Bird Bath<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Bird Nest Boxes<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nestwatch.org\/learn\/all-about-birdhouses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s347\">Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Project NestWatch<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/parks\/\" data-smd-id=\"s348\">Ottawa County Parks<\/a><\/h6>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLDCkvWWe-z1Ie6n6pBXTduxzDnVmUnw8Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s350\">Backyard Birding Videos by Curtis Dykstra<\/a><em><\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.miottawa.org\/2021-cwb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s352\">Coffee with the Birds<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/birding-email\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s353\">Sign Up for our Birding Update Email List<\/a>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/MIOTTAWA\/bulletins\/34979e8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-smd-id=\"s354\">View a sample newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Other Birding Resources&#8221; 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Start by taking the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academy.allaboutbirds.org\/product\/ebird-essentials\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-smd-id=\"s356\" rel=\"noopener\">FREE eBird Essentials course<\/a>. This 100% free, online course answers most new user questions and helps you start eBirding faster!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/home\" target=\"_blank\" data-smd-id=\"s357\" rel=\"noopener\">Cornell Lab of Ornithology<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Your one stop shop portal to anything to do with birds from identification and feeding &amp; attracting to conservation and citizen science projects to get involved with. Their mission states: Dedicated to advancing the understanding and protection of the natural world, the Cornell Lab joins with people from all walks of life to make new scientific discoveries, share insights, and galvanize conservation action.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/birdcast.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-smd-id=\"s358\" rel=\"noopener\">BirdCast<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>&#8211; When, where, and how far will birds migrate? Our migration forecasts will answer these questions for the first time. Bird migration forecast maps show predicted nocturnal migration 3 hours after local sunset and are updated every 6 hours. Additionally, watch real-time analysis maps of intensities of actual nocturnal bird migration, as detected by the US weather surveillance radar network between local sunset to sunrise. Cornell Lab of Ornithology currently produces these maps.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutbirds.org\/cams\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-smd-id=\"s359\" rel=\"noopener\">Cornell Lab Live Bird Cams<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Watch birds around the country or around the world LIVE online! From the feeders at Cornell\u2019s Sapsucker Woods in New York to the Panama Fruit Feeders or the Royal Albatross nest in New Zealand, viewing these cams is sure to be an exciting look into the lives of birds all around the world.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/home\/engagement-in-science-and-nature\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-smd-id=\"s360\" rel=\"noopener\">Cornell Citizen Science<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>&#8211; Become a \u201ccitizen scientist\u201d by getting involved with various projects that Cornell Lab sponsors such as Feeder Watch, Nest Watch, Great Backyard Bird Count and more!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michiganaudubon.org\/bfc\/bird-friendly-plants\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-smd-id=\"s361\" rel=\"noopener\">Native Plants &amp; Garden Designs for Bird Friendly Landscapes<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>&#8211; Michigan Audubon \u2013 The best local guide for planting native plants in your yard to attract birds.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aba.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-smd-id=\"s362\" rel=\"noopener\">American Birding Association (ABA)<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>&#8211; The American Birding Association inspires all people to enjoy and protect wild birds. The ABA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides leadership to birders by increasing their knowledge, skills, and enjoyment of birding. We are the only organization in North America that specifically caters to recreational birders. We also contribute to bird and bird habitat conservation through our varied programs.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abcbirds.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-smd-id=\"s363\" rel=\"noopener\">American Bird Conservancy<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>&#8211; American Bird Conservancy is dedicated to conserving wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. With an emphasis on achieving results and working in partnership, we take on the greatest problems facing birds today, innovating and building on rapid advancements in science to halt extinctions, protect habitats, eliminate threats and build capacity for bird conservation.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audubon.org\/news\/ten-best-podcasts-about-birds\" target=\"_blank\" data-smd-id=\"s364\" rel=\"noopener\">Audubon&#8217;s 10 Best Podcasts About Birds<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 For your listening pleasure so you can get your birding fill, even when you can\u2019t get outside!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCDjdXwT-KrFPsqOSg4KL8Nw\" target=\"_blank\" data-smd-id=\"s365\" rel=\"noopener\">Lesley the Bird Nerd<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 A YouTube channel about our incredible avian species, as well as the wild birds that she knows really well. Leslie learns as she goes and her goal is to get people interested in birds and birding because it&#8217;s a rewarding experience that everyone should try!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildlife-rehab-center.org\/\" target=\"blank\" data-smd-id=\"s366\" rel=\"noopener\">Wildlife Rehab Center<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>&#8211; Grand Rapids \u2013 If you have questions about care for injured or orphaned wildlife, please contact the Wildlife Rehab Center in Grand Rapids. The Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing is not equipped to help in these situations. The website is a great resource to help you know what you need to do when you find injured or orphaned birds, mammals and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/49228105188_893bbc8868_c.jpg?_t=1731550894&#8243; alt=&#8221;birds at a feeder&#8221; title_text=&#8221;49228105188_893bbc8868_c&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;f24bd488-a26a-4c7c-b9e9-cc931e97f9a4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Birding <div class=\"et_pb_module dipl_breadcrumb dipl_breadcrumb_0 white-breadcrumbs\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dipl-breadcrumb-wrapper layout2\">\n\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"dipl-breadcrumb-inner\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\" data-icon=\"&#x24;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"breadcrumb-item dipl-home-page\" href=\"https:\/\/miottawa.org\" property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"breadcrumb-page\" property=\"name\">Home<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>Welcome to the birding information webpage for Ottawa County Parks!For the casual backyard bird watcher to the most serious of birders, Ottawa County provides a wonderful setting to enjoy these avian wonders. 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