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Beginning Birding with the WiscoBirder

  • Patrick Marsh Wildlife Area Stein Road Sun Prairie, WI, 53590 United States (map)

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Join us for a fun, energetic, and interesting field trip to Patrick Marsh Wildlife Area in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin! This field trip is geared for all levels, and will be especially fun for entry-level birders who want to enjoy a bird outing with Dexter "The Wisco Birder" Patterson.

Dexter is the co-founder of the BIPOC Birding Club of WI and birding enthusiast well known on Instagram (@WiscoBirder) for his fun and accessible bird-watching adventures. He is dedicated to making birding more inclusive for everyone in Wisconsin. Patrick Marsh is one of Dexter's favorite birding spots in Dane County, especially during the fall migration.

Cover photo by Dexter Patterson

FIELD TRIP LEADERS: Dexter Patterson

RAIN DATE: Sept. 18, 9-11am

ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:

  • 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 willing to accommodate those with visual impairments

APPROXIMATE DISTANCE FOR WALKING: 1-3 miles

COVID-19 NOTES:

  • We follow the CDC guidelines in place at the time of the field trip.

  • All of our field trip leaders are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

  • We strongly encourage all participants to be fully vaccinated.

  • Children are welcome to attend, and required to wear masks when appropriate.

RSVP REQUIRED? YES, participation limited to 15 people. Register below!

We’re sorry, this field trip is now full. Sign up for the waiting list here!

Earlier Event: September 10
Monarch Tagging
Later Event: September 15
CANCELLED: Birding by Boat at Otsego Marsh