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Birding at Lake Farm County Park (FULL)

  • Lake Farm County Park 4269 Libby Road Madison, WI, 53711 United States (map)

THIS TRIP IS FULL! USE THE FORM BELOW TO JOIN THE WAITLIST.

This field trip focuses on birding the Lake Farm County Park area and nearby open water. Lake Waubesa and Upper Mud Lake should have a variety of ducks. On the trails we may find Yellow-rumped Warblers, phoebes, thrushes, and a variety of sparrows. We will walk part of the new Capital City Trail and check Lake Waubesa and Upper Mud Lake for ducks, loons, and other birds. Bring a scope for viewing the lake, if possible.

Meet at the No.1 shelter parking lot. Take South Town Rd. south from the Beltline to Moorland Rd. and turn left. Continue to Libby Rd. and turn left again. The shelter lot is a few blocks up on your left.

ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:

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

  • Read more about this location on the Birdability Map: Lake Farm County Park

APPROXIMATE DISTANCE FOR WALKING: 1-3 miles

FIELD TRIP LEADER: Pat Ready, 608-239-0791, birdsready@gmail.com

RAIN DATE: April 10

RSVP REQUIRED? Yes, participation is capped at 30 people. Register below to join the waitlist.

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Header photo by Phil Brown

Earlier Event: April 5
DCHS Wildlife Center: "Is that bird O.K.?!"
Later Event: April 9
Birding 101 (4-part series)