49th Annual Meeting of the Waterbird Society
September 29 – October 3, 2025
Traverse City, Michigan, USA
Park Place Hotel & Conference Center
FIND ALL CONFERENCE INFORMATION HERE!
Abstract Deadline extended to August 29, 2025!
Why Attend? Traverse City is an exceptional Midwest destination—known for its fall bird migrations, freshwater beaches, forests, and the iconic Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The local wildlife, especially waterfowl, waterbirds, and raptors, make it a must-visit for birders and nature lovers.
The 2025 meeting will feature:
- Symposia on piping plovers, common terns, and rails; and a workshop on GPS apps
- Fun and engaging student events to foster networking and professional development
- A welcoming community of passionate scientists and conservationists
Questions?
Contact our Program Coordinator, Nellie Tsipoura at nellie@waterbirds.org
or Local Committee Chair, Rachael Pierce at Rachael_Pierce@fws.gov
We can’t wait to see you in Traverse City this fall!