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This 780-acre wetland complex contains excellent wildlife habitat consisting of restored prairie, oak savanna, emergent wetland, and open water. Madison Audubon stewards the 60-acre Erstad Prairie and the US Fish and Wildlife Service manages 720 acres. During the Breeding Bird Atlas II, 74 species of birds were confirmed nesting in the area: nine species of waterfowl, Red-necked Grebes, Red-headed Woodpeckers, and Yellow-headed Blackbirds, to name a few.
We’ll meet at Erstad Prairie (43°20'34.7"N 89°18'17.0"W). We’ll hike over mowed trail, paved trail, and boardwalk to access both sites. Binoculars and cameras will be useful tools to bring if you have them!
You’re welcome to bring a lunch and eat together at Erstad Prairie, Schoeneberg Marsh, or Goose Pond Sanctuary.
FIELD TRIP LEADER: Mark Martin (goosep@madisonaudubon.org or 608-333-9645), Sue Foote-Martin, and Graham Steinhauer
ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:
Schoeneberg Marsh trail is wheelchair accessible
Erstad Prairie trail is not wheelchair accessible; though attendees may drive the trails if needed
Read more about this location on the Birdability Map: Schoeneberg Marsh WPA
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: 2 miles
RAIN DATE: Thursday, July 21
RSVP REQUIRED? Yes, participation limited to 20 people. This event is now full, register below to join the waitlist.
Photo by Brenna Marsicek / Madison Audubon
