The Big Sit!
Schedule
Sun Oct 12 2025 at 06:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Independence Lake County Park | Whitmore Lake, MI
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Join WBNA for The Big Sit!Hosted by Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance
How many birds can you spot in one day from a 17-foot (5.2-meter) diameter circle?
The Big Sit! is a free, annual, semi-competitive international birding event founded by the New Haven Bird Club in 1992. Participants count as many bird species as they can without leaving their circle—it’s birding, simplified.
Whether you stay for an hour or the whole day, join WBNA birders for a relaxed, social day of birding in place. This event is perfect for anyone who enjoys a slower pace, good conversation, and accessible birding.
What to Bring:
A comfortable chair
Binoculars and scope (we will have many extra)
Warm food and drink
Layers for the weather
No registration required—just stop by and enjoy the birds and camaraderie.
More info about The Big Sit! --> https://www.thebigsit.org/about
We’d love to see you there!
Directions: Meet at the grassy knoll just past the boat launch area as you enter Independence Lake County Park from Jennings Rd, it’s ¼ of a mile into the park on your left. (map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/42%C2%B024'10.7%22N+83%C2%B047'47.8%22W/@42.402967,-83.7976933,413m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x643a5d530e7d3d09!7e2!8m2!3d42.4029646!4d-83.7965989?shorturl=1)
All are welcome and encouraged to join us. New to birding? Bird curious? No binoculars? No problem! There is no better way to learn than to get out in the field with experienced birders that love to help. Plus, you get to meet awesome people. Absolutely everyone is welcome and encouraged to come out. We will have many pairs of quality binoculars on hand for anyone to use.
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Where is it happening?
Independence Lake County Park, 3200 Jennings Rd,Whitmore Lake, Michigan, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
