49th Annual Meeting of the Waterbird Society

September 29 – October 2, 2025

 Traverse City, Michigan, USA 

Park Place Hotel & Conference Center

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

Important Dates:

• Call for abstracts and early registration: mid-May
• Early registration closes: July 14 

Questions?

Contact our Program Coordinator, Nellie Tsipoura at nellie@waterbirds.org
or Local Committee Chair, Rachael Pierce at Rachael_Pierce@fws.gov

 More details to come. We can’t wait to see you in Traverse City this fall!