Winter Snowy Owl UP Tour

801 South Huron Avenue,Mackinaw City MI 49721

04 February, 2022

Description

Head to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in search of Snowy Owls! Indiana Audubon is pleased to offer another adventure for winter specialties of the northwoods in winter 2022. The trip is led by IAS member and guide, Libby Keyes, who has toured the UP area, and is familiar with the locations and birding areas around the eastern Michigan UP area. The trip is offered for a maximum of 10 people. The trip is shorter and less species rich then the Sax-Zim Bog area of Minnesota, but more economical for some birders on a tight budget or less time available. Additionally, Snowy Owls are much more dependable here, with some years seeing in excess of 20 owls in one day. Winter finch sightings can be a real treat as well during irruption years. The trip involves single day drives with limited birding to and from the Mackinac/St. Ignace area the first and last day. Lodging all three nights will be in Mackinaw City or St. Ignace which offers complimentary breakfast for participants. A rough itinerary is below. Day 1: Participants should arrive before 6pm.. Check in and dinner in St. Ignace on your own. Short intro offered in lobby after dark. Day 2: Depart hotel before 8am. Bird by car to Rudyard for Snowy Owls. Also visit Pickford, Hulbert Bog, Whitefish Point. Lunch in Sault. Ste. Marie, MI. Dinner on your own in Mackinaw City. Day 3: Morning birding for missing targets, leave for home by noon. TOTAL COST per person: $339.00. Single Supplement: $130.00. Non-Member Cost: $389.00 Trip costs includes all guiding, lodging, breakfast, and lunch on Day 2. All other food and drinks, and travel are the responsibility of the participant. Carpooling can be arranged between participants but cannot be guaranteed. All participants must read and agree to the IAS Field Trip Release to participate in IAS led events and trips.