Discover the Joy of Birding

We welcome birders of all ages and experience levels.

Our mission is to foster the appreciation and conservation of birds and the environment we share.

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Birding Tips

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Birding Basics

Set yourself up for birding success! Learn about binoculars, bird identification guides, helpful smartphone apps, and cameras.

Backyard Birding

Learn how to plant a garden with native flowers and plants that attract and support local bird and pollinators.

Sandhill Cranes

Detroit Area Birding Guide

From city neighborhoods to state parks, explore some of our favorite local birding hotspots around Southeast Michigan.

Emergency Care

If you run across a bird in need or a nest in disrepair, please review our recommendations and contact a local wildlife rehabilitator from our list.

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Latest News & Stories

News & Stories
Meet Kelly Konieczki
Volunteers
Meet Kelly Konieczki
Volunteers

Kelly Konieczki is an outdoor educator who is passionate about sharing her love for nature. Learn what inspires her to volunteer with Detroit Bird Alliance.

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Volunteers
Preparing for Black Tern Nesting Season 2024
Research
Preparing for Black Tern Nesting Season 2024
Research

Detroit Bird Alliance is preparing for the Black Tern nesting season, which starts mid-May, using specially designed platforms and nest cameras.

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Research
Installing Bird-Safe Windows at Wayne State University
Conservation
Installing Bird-Safe Windows at Wayne State University
Conservation

Window retrofits at Wayne State University reduce bird-window collisions and educate people about this issue that severely impacts bird populations.

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Conservation
View fullsize Longtime Detroit Bird Alliance Volunteer, Monica Dubray, is having an art show! Bird art will be included, check it out!
View fullsize Our Kensington Nature Center Field Trip was this past Saturday. Despite the predicted cold temps, it was a beautiful sunny day. We were lucky enough to see a variety of birds including Pileated & Red-headed Woodpeckers. #Birds #Birding #Birdfee
View fullsize Join us for Bird Brain Trivia Night coming up on March 27th at 7pm at Brewery Faisan for a chance to prove you have the biggest bird brain. Arrive early and fill your stomach with some tasty German food from local food truck, @deutschtroit. #birds #
View fullsize Bird Words: Sexual Dimorphism and Monomorphism. Sexual dimorphism refers to observable differences between males and females of the same species. In birds this usually means they are easily distinguishable with differences in size or plumage. Mono
View fullsize Join us at GreenFest next month at the Detroit Zoo! #Birds #Birding #nature #Green #EarthDay #Environment #Zoo
View fullsize In honor of women's history month, enjoy this image from All About Birds summarizing the female bird song evolutionary history. #birds #birding #Womenshistorymonth #nature #women #female
View fullsize Join us this Saturday, March 23rd from 9am-4:45pm in Ann Arbor for the 2024 Spring Bluebird Festival! #Birds #Bluebirds #Birding #Festival #CavityNester #Nature
View fullsize Test your Bird Brain with us on Wednesday, March 27th at 7pm at Brewery Faisan. Enjoy answering all types of bird related questions like the one below. Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame only has one triple-inductee. What is the name of the art

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