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Beginning Birders: Birding Joy with the WiscoBirder (FULL)

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

THIS TRIP IS FULL!

Join us for an exciting and energetic field trip to Patrick Marsh Wildlife Area! 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. Patrick Marsh is one of Dexter's favorite birding spots in Dane County, especially during migration.

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

FIELD TRIP LEADER: Dexter Patterson

RAIN DATE: June 12, 9-11am

RSVP REQUIRED? Yes. Registration will be limited to 20 participants so everyone has a chance to ask lots of questions!


Cover image by Dexter Patterson. A Brown Thrasher pauses on a branch after catching a bug.