51M · MIO, MI

Kirtland’s Warbler Guided Tour

Guided birding trip beginning at the ranger station. Confirm an available tour date and ticket before flying.

A day out

Website checked Nov 9, 2026 · OSCODA COUNTY/DENNIS KAUFFMAN MEML

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Before you go

Call to confirm hours.

Best days: The 2026 tour met by 7:15 AM at the Mio Ranger Station. Check the next season’s schedule.

Call the FBO 989-826-3252 Official website ↗

Ground-visit planning only. Use current aviation sources for weather, NOTAMs, airport restrictions and aircraft suitability.

From the airplane to your destination

Off airport. Arrange a vehicle for the entire outing. Participants follow the guide from the ranger station to the field site. A drop-off at the station alone is insufficient.

Aircraft parking

Published source

Oscoda County airport manager, 989-619-6484. MDOT lists 51M as unattended. Arrange transient parking, fees and public exit before flying. The 2026 airport directory also gives 989-826-1729.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-09

Getting to the entrance

Call to confirm

The pedestrian route and gate access have not been verified. Ask before leaving the aircraft.

Ground transportation

Published source

Arrange a vehicle for the entire outing. Participants follow the guide from the ranger station to the field site. A drop-off at the station alone is insufficient.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-09