CVAC's Web Links

Our list here is just starting. Please communicate any web sites you believe would be of interest to our club and that should be posted here. We are currently looking for a 'gifted' writer that could write brief summaries for each site below. If you would like to email me one or two it would save me a lot of time! Just include a brief description of why someone would find a particular site interesting.

	National Audubon Society
	Michigan Audubon Society
	Northern Michigan Birding		This is a bulletin board site concentrating primarily on bird sightings in the Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Members (it's free) can post sightings and images, ask questions, offer comments. You don't have to be a member to read reports. This is probably the most extensive site around for birding information in Michigan. It's a great information site for anyone, from novice to expert.
	Michigan Hawking Club
	The Nature Conservancy
	Chippewa Nature Center
	North American Butterfly Association		This is the largest organized group of butterfly enthusiasts in North America promoting recreational butterfly watching. You'll find national butterfly sighting reports, images, interesting articles, links to State chapters and information about the 4th of July Butterfly Counts.
	Westerm Michigan Chapter of NABA		Michigan's only chapter of the North American Butterfly Association holds indoor meetings at the Herrick Public Library in Holland, and sponsors numerous field trips and butterfly counts in spring and summer.
	The Lepidopterist's Society		A site dedicated to the scientific study of butterflies and moths, but for both amateurs and professionals.
	Michigan Lepidoptera Survey		The Michigan Lepidoptera Survey (MLS) is a project of the Michigan Entomological Society with the mission to document the identity, distribution and biology of Michigan's diverse lepidopteran fauna.
	Butterflies of Michigan		Part of the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center's "Butterflies of North America" program. This site has images and historical distribution records by County, for all species found in the State. Don't be misled by Isabella County's absence of documentation. If a particular butterfly is found in an adjacent County, it's probably also found in Isabella County.
	The National Bird-Feeding Society		This website contains a wealth of information for those seeking to improve backyard conditions for birds. Look for their page on 'Creating Bird-Friendly Habitat".
	Landscaping and Gardening Your Home		This webpage had tips on landscaping, including ways to reduce water consumption and take advantage of alternative water sources. Read about 'xeriscaping'.
	Birding/Wildbirds		The 'About.com' website features information on a variety of interests, including birding and wildlife gardening. find links to tips on wildlife gardening, and sign up for a wildlife garden mailing list.
	National Wildlife Federation		Visit this site for details on wildlife-friendly gardening.
	Make Windows Safe for Birds		Birds often fly into windows because they can't distinguish reflected foliage from the real thing. Check this site out to learn how to keep birds away from your windows.
	Chipper Woods Bird Observatory		Visit the Q&A pages of Chipper Woods bird Observatory for tips on yard-bird problems, from squirrels at feeders to pesky woodpeckers.
	America Bird Conservancy
	Beyond Pesticides		This is another great resource, including a list of Non-toxic Pest Controls and companies that engage in enviro-friendly pest control.