Lake Michigan Bird Observatory
Lake Michigan Bird Observatory is a bird conservation nonprofit located in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Their vision is: "throughout the Western Great Lakes Region knowledge of birds and bats is widespread, decisions affecting them are based on good science, and citizens care about conservation and participate in it, so commonLa species are kept common and imperiled populations are restored.
Lake Michigan Bird Observatory was originally founded as the Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory. They recently changed their name to better alight with their work and mission. Their work includes hosting events and managing projects. Currently they have the following pillar projects: neighborhood habitat improvement project and the Motus wildlife tracking system,
The mission of Lake Michigan Bird Observatory is to advance the conservation of birds and bats in Wisconsin and throughout the Western Great Lakes Region through coordinated research, monitoring, and education.
Photo by Joel Trick
Photo by Kate Redmond
Lake Michigan Bird Observatory's Work
Neighborhood Habitat Improvement Project
The Lake Michigan Bird Observatory has launched the Neighborhood Habitat Improvement Project (NHIP), an innovative program designed to engage and empower residents to improve urban habitat at the most local scale, their yard. The beneficial results of this project will include enhanced suburban habitat for birds, improved water quality, expanded scientific understanding of urbanization and resident engagement in the process of science. The same actions can benefit both water quality and wildlife—e.g. reducing turf-grass area, increasing native plantings, reducing chemical inputs and implementing green infrastructure. Working together as a community, we will begin to understand the effects of these changes on birds and wildlife.
LMBO are working with environmental education organizations to integrate the Motus Wildlife Tracking System into ESTEM (Environment, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) learning. Students will learn cutting-edge technologies and gain real-life experience with scientific research, while expanding the Motus network.
They are also working with diverse partners to facilitate the installation of Motus receivers in Southern Wisconsin. In the summer of 2020, Madison Audubon Society and the Milwaukee County Zoo both installed receivers, adding to the four currently in operation.
Motus Wildlife Tracking System
Join us in supporting Lake Michigan Bird Observatory
75% of this month's donations will go towards this month's partner Lake Michigan Bird Observatory.
This month and every month, Wild Boyz Photography will be partnering with one nonprofit. 75% of any donations that we receive during the month will go to the nonprofit. Help LMBO to increase bird conservation in the Lake Michigan area.
Our awesome team
Ashley Richadson
Creative Director
Ashley Richadson
Creative Director
Ashley Richadson
Creative Director
