Michael Plauche'




Michael grew up in south Louisiana, spending his time exploring the bayous, swamps, marshes, beaches and forests. An abiding appreciation of all nature has continued throughout life. In the mid-2000’s, he found birding and became a dedicated and restless birder. Since then, and, with the tutelage and encouragement from many great people in the birding community he has become an accomplished birder and advocate for birds and nature.
In 2015 he moved to Brevard, NC, a small community in the mountains west of Asheville. Enamored with the vastness of the national and state forests that are immediately accessible, he spends time birding everyday and volunteers for bird projects at every opportunity. He compiles the Transylvania County Spring Bird Count, the Brevard Christmas Bird Count and regularly leads walks with the Transylvania County Bird Club. He is delighted to live in an area where he’ll be exploring for the rest of his life.
Testimonials
"Michael Plauche was one of the best guides I have ever had. He worked and worked coupled with his outstanding skill as a birder he made this trip a success."
With the expertise of our knowledgeable, charismatic and patient guide, Michael Plauche, we were able to see many great birds and butterflies.
We were well taken care of by our leader Michael Plauche who I have birded with before. When I go out with him my list of birds seen and heard darn near quadruples!
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Platte River, Nebraska
Great Plains
March 13-20, 2022
Leader: Michael Plauché
Ferruginous Hawk
Photo by Larry Umthum
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Green River Gamelands
WNC
April 15, 2022
Leader: Michael Plauche'
Swainson's Warbler
Photo by Simon Thompson
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Spring Migration & Cajun Food
Grand Isle, Louisiana
April 9–15, 2023
Leader: Michael Plauché
Painted Bunting
Photo by Joan Garvey
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Pink Beds Hike
Pisgah Forest, NC
April 29, 2022
Leader: Michael Plauché
Black-throated Green Warbler
Photo by Simon Thompson
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Birding the Balsams
Asheville, NC
May 18, 2022
Leader: Michael Plauche'
Red Crossbill
Photo by Simon Thompson