From CADL Stockbridge
Learn all about birds with help from the library
by Sherri McConnell
CADL Stockbridge Head Librarian
The Great Backyard Bird Count is Feb. 14-17, and it’s easy to do. Pick a spot. Watch birds for 15 minutes or more at least once over the four-day period. Identify all the birds you see or hear during that time and share your observations. More information can be found at birdcount.org/participate/.
If your interest in birding goes beyond your backyard, CADL has resources for feeding, observing, and housing birds. Search “bird guide”, “gardening for birds”, or “birding” in CADL’s online catalog at cadl.org to find books for all ages.
Instructional videos and documentaries are found on CADL’s streaming service, Kanopy. At cadl.org/kanopy, search for “birds” and find videos about bird behavior, bird migration, photography for birders and much more.
Michigan is a state rich in bird habitats with its lakeshores, wetlands, pine and hardwood forests and open fields. If you want to get started exploring these habitats for the birds, Michigan State University Extension is offering Birding 101 online classes this spring. Find out more information and register at canr.msu.edu/events/michigan-birding-101-spring-2025.
Flock to the library for even more fun things to do this winter.
Capital Area District Libraries’ Stockbridge Branch is located at 200 Wood St. For more
information, call 517-851-7810 or visit cadl.org.
