See 2011's schedule of events
If you have any ideas or suggestions for future events, please e-mail us here ~Thanks
2012 Schedule of Events & Things to Do
We celebrate throughout spring migration with events on weekends!
We are in the planning stages at this time - more will be added as we confirm dates
All programs take place in the Grant Township Community Hall adjacent
to Copper Harbor Visitor Center unless otherwise indicated
Stop by the Copper Harbor Visitor Center or the Laughing Loon for your Bird Fest Discount Card
and get 20% off on goods and services at participating local businesses during May.
Early Spring - end of April & beginning of May
 Birder Recommendation: Raptor migration is strong - Check out Brockway Mountain and the Lake Superior shoreline for birds and keep your eye on the sky! Sparrows are here - a good spot to view many species is Clyde's Bird Trail. The warblers are arriving in great numbers.
Saturday, April 28th
5:00 - Raptors of the Keweenaw - Dinner & Show with Photographer Vic Berardi
Held at the Tamarack Inn, corner of US-41 and 6th at the blinker light. Come anytime between 5:00 and 6:00 to enjoy a delicious dinner complete with beverage and dessert to benefit Copper Harbor Birding.
Immediately following, Vic will give a photo presentation of the raptors migrating over Brockway Mountain. Enjoy his stunning photos and learn about these amazing birds of prey.
Saturday, May 12th ~ Official International Migratory Bird Day
time TBD pm - Northwoods Wildlife Center program "Birds of Prey"
Unique adaptations help these special birds hunt and survive. Come learn about just a few. This is a fun program for the whole family. You will meet two of their resident birds up close and personal.
Raptor update.....TBD
Birder Recommendation: It's time for songbirds and the flycatchers are arriving - Take woodland and field walks, Hunter's Point, Estivant Pines, Fort Wilikins - There is still raptor activity, just not as heavy now. Check out the harbor and Clyde's Bird Trail ponds for water birds
Saturday, May 19th
time TBD pm - Joe Youngman Presentation - Birds of the Keweenaw / Manitou Island Survey
Sunday, May 20th
time TBD - Bird walk with Joe Youngman
TBD - Benefit Breakfast at the Harbor Haus
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