Kirtland's Warbler Alliance

06/10/2026

Congratulations to Sydney R of Port Huron for being a finalist of the State of Michigan 2026 “I Voted” sticker contest. Sydney designed a sticker featuring the Kirtland’s Warbler with the Mackinaw Bridge in the background. Winners will be chosen by the public. Voting is live now and ends on June 30th.

We are confident the Kirtland’s Warbler fans will want to help Sydney’s design win. To vote, go to the state website (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=h3D71Xc3rUKWaoku9HIl0ajjkSwlC4dEvMYAs9gerCpURDRSV1hIUDNNQTNCOFpXSlJER1lZVkVIVy4u&route=shorturl) where the drawings are featured. Sydney’s design is featured a bit towards the back, so keep advancing until you find it.

06/04/2026

On breeding grounds, males sing a loud, distinctive, warbly song from the tops of pines and oaks to defend territories and attract mates. Have you scheduled your Kirtland's Warbler tour yet?

https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/10112577/ticket/10112578
https://www.michiganaudubon.org/kirtlands-warbler-tours/

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours Michigan Audubon, in collaboration with Hartwick Pines State Park, offers Kirtland’s Warbler Tours from May 23 through June 30, 2026. Registration now open! Register for a Kirtland's Warbler Tour About the Kirtland’s Warbler

05/31/2026

Who's coming? Be sure to stop by the Kirtland's Warbler Alliance table to learn more about our mission and for some free handouts. Oh, and the festival will have some brand-new Kirtland's Warbler Youth Calendars for sale. They are stunningly beautiful and will look great on any wall in any room.

04/27/2026

They say you should wait until mid-May before you plant anything in Michigan. But we here at the Kirtland's Warbler Alliance think differently. The first week in May is ALWAYS the best time to plant a Jack Pine Tree!!!

If you have that itchy feeling that you need to exercise your green thumb, we have a fix for you. Come join us THIS WEEKEND as we plant six acres of young jack pine trees on Saturday, May 2nd. We will have hot coffee, doughnuts, and free T-shirts for each volunteer. Come join in the fun! Registration details are below. Please DM us if you have any questions.

https://michiganunitedconservationclubs.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/michiganunitedconservationclubs/eventRegistration.jsp?event=663&fbclid=IwY2xjawRcx6VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe0HfyyuBsIfKIrN1ptrMKcTAvlFy6IoL0w55Gz48o_Wqxg3q363ofYLGcNUA_aem_35MbzAH2FqDJvzH8HejH8Q

Join us in improving habitat for the Kirtland's warbler by planting jack pine trees in the Grayling Forest Management Unit!

04/24/2026

Congratulations to the winners of this year's Kirtland’s Warbler 2026 Young Artists Contest. This program, funded by the American Bird Conservancy, the Kirtland's Warbler Festival, and the Kirtland's Warbler Alliance, aims to educate K-8th graders about the Kirtland’s Warbler, which spent more than 50 years on the U.S. Endangered Species list before being delisted in 2019. This delisting would not be possible without the ongoing international conservation effort that spans 1,800 miles, from the jack pine breeding grounds in the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada to the hardwood coppice wintering grounds in The Bahamas.

The 2026 Kirtland’s Warbler Young Artists Contest winners represent 3 countries. Their art will be featured in a calendar celebrating the warbler and its habitats.

04/21/2026

TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Register today to join us for the annual Jack Pine Planting Day event. Spaces are going fast, but you can still join us! Click on the link below and reserve your spot today!

Join us in improving habitat for the Kirtland's warbler by planting jack pine trees in the Grayling Forest Management Unit!

04/13/2026

Kirtland’s Warbler migration has begun, starting a roughly 1,700‑mile journey toward its breeding grounds in the Great Lakes region. During this migration, Kirtland’s Warblers make key stopovers in Florida, resting and refueling in low, shrubby habitats before continuing north.

The image below is a visual from Spring 2017 from eBird Science.

04/08/2026

The latest update from the Kirtland's Warbler Conservation Team!

04/02/2026

Score another win for Kirtland’s Warbler conservation! We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Jack Pine Planting Day. Join us on May 2 near Grayling, Michigan, for a hands-on day of habitat restoration that makes a real difference.

You can find event details and register at the link below:

Join us in improving habitat for the Kirtland's warbler by planting jack pine trees in the Grayling Forest Management Unit!

03/24/2026

Did you know that the trip from the Bahamas to their nesting grounds for the Kirtland's Warbler can take as little as 13–16 days? This means that they are roughly 3–4 weeks away from actually departing the Bahamas on migration, depending on weather and individual condition. Have you booked your Kirtland's Warbler tour yet?
(Photo credit: Bruce Hallett)