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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

WHEELCHAIR USE: Want to use an all-terrain, outdoor wheelchair for this field trip? Access Ability Wisconsin offers them for free! To reserve a chair and trailer, visit their website. If you need help coordinating a wheelchair for this trip, please let us know (Brenna Marsicek, bmarsicek@madisonaudubon.org).

APPROXIMATE DISTANCE FOR WALKING: 1-3 miles

FIELD TRIP LEADER: Dexter Patterson

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.