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CANCELED: Beyond Backyard Birding

  • Picnic Point 2004 University Bay Drive Madison, WI, 53705 United States (map)

We’re sorry, this field trip is canceled due to concerns around COVID-19.

However, the field trip leaders, Kristin Brunk and Ashley Olah, put together a wonderful resource for how to recreate this field trip on your own — including a bird list!

Please note that the UW Lakeshore Nature Preserve is a wonderful natural area, but has seen high volumes of visitors. We ask you to continue to observe social distancing procedures and avoid crowded areas.


This morning trip is especially for backyard birders looking to grow their skills! Come to have your bird questions answered and get help identifying all of those small streaky brown birds, and other early spring migrants. The walk will be on even trails at a leisurely pace so bring the whole family! We will have binoculars for loan.

RAIN/SNOW DATE: April 17

ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:

  • Minimal walking required

  • Trail grade and #/type of trail impediments are ok for those with difficulty walking or wearing children in packs

  • Field trip leader is adept at birding by ear and can accommodate those with visual impairments

  • Accessible by public transportation

APPROXIMATE DISTANCE FOR WALKING: 1-3 miles

RSVP REQUIRED? YES. This trip limited to 20 people. Please contact Brenna (bmarsicek@madisonaudubon.org or 608-255-2473) to reserve your spot.

FIELD TRIP LEADER: Ashley Olah and Kristin Brunk (317-997-2806, kbrunk@wisc.edu)

 

Header photo by Kelly Colgan Azar