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Are you curious about birds but not sure how to get started? Geared specifically towards people who are brand new to birding or venturing out for the first time, this field trip is for you!
Let's meet at the Graber Pond trailhead off of Misty Valley Drive (43°07'19.3"N 89°30'14.7"W). We will make our way down the trail and across as much of the 1.5-mile boardwalk as time permits. Together, we'll look and listen for birds, focusing on tips for identification. The official end time is 10am, but the trip leader will be available for an extra half hour to venture to the overlook point at the south end of the trail.
Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated; feel free to bring a camera, binoculars, and/or field guide. Binoculars will be available to borrow, if you'd like.
If you wish to use eBird, Merlin, BirdNET, or any other app-based identification tools, please download and sign up ahead of time. The field trip leader will keep a checklist of the birds we identify in the eBird app and will share the list with anyone who provides their username.
If you would like help getting transportation to the site, please contact Brenna at bmarsicek@madisonaudubon.org.
Kaitlin Svabek is excited to welcome you to the world of birding!
FIELD TRIP LEADER: Kaitlin Svabek (ksvabek@madisonaudubon.org)
RAIN DATE: Sunday, July 11, 6:30pm-8pm
ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:
Wheelchair accessible
Minimal walking required, several benches are situated along the boardwalk
Trail grade and #/type of trail impediments are ok for those with difficulty walking
Field trip leader is adept at birding by ear and able to accommodate those with visual impairments
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE FOR WALKING: 1-3 miles, but can be adjusted based on participants’ needs and desires
RSVP REQUIRED? Yes. Participation is limited to 12 people (so that everyone has a chance to ask lots of questions!). Register below!
This trip is currently full! Sign up for the WAITING LIST below.
Canada Goose at Graber Pond photo by Kaitlin Svabek
