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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 one of the first times, this field trip is for you! Together, we'll look and listen for birds, focusing on tips for identification.
Let's meet at the first parking lot for Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park’s South Unit (43°08'53.8"N 89°22'57.0"W). We will meander around a trail that includes wetlands, ponds, and prairies. The official end time is 9am, but the trip leader will be available for an extra half hour if anyone would like to stay and check out an additional 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 any app-based identification tools, please download and sign up ahead of time. The field trip leader will keep a checklist of all identified birds 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 wonderful world of birding!
FIELD TRIP LEADER: Kaitlin Svabek (ksvabek@madisonaudubon.org)
RAIN DATE: Sunday, August 8, 7:30am-9am
ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:
Trail is primarily mowed grass and compacted dirt/fine gravel that may contain some unevenness and inclines/declines. Small wooded sections may contain possible rocks and roots.
Field trip leader is adept at birding by ear and able to accommodate those with visual impairments
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE FOR WALKING: 1.5-3 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.
Sandhill Crane photo by Arlene Koziol
