Train yourself to listen for the birds rather than looking for them! Birding by Ear is a great way to practice your skills at bird ID using a totally different sense. Join Bob Kendall, a wonderful birder and educator, to slowly walk through bird habitat, and practice the tools, tips, and techniques for birding by ear.

Leave the binoculars at home, and come prepared to use your ears rather than your eyes!

First dibs on registration goes to past Birding by Ear class participants; any remaining spots will become available to the public on September 22.

Questions? Contact Brenna Marsicek, bmarsicek@swibirds.org or 608-255-2473

FIELD TRIP LEADER: Bob Kendall

WHEELCHAIR USE: Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance (formerly Madison Audubon) has one electric-powered wheelchair available for anyone to use for free. You can learn more about it here, and request it in the form when you register.

Or, if you want to use a more rugged, all-terrain, outdoor wheelchair for this field trip, Access Ability Wisconsin offers them for free! To reserve a chair and trailer, visit their website.

APPROXIMATE DISTANCE FOR WALKING: 1-3 miles, at a pace that is comfortable for participants

RSVP REQUIRED? Registration is free but is required and capped at 10 people. Registration is currently open to participants of past Birding by Ear classes. Any remaining spots will open to the public on Sept. 22.

Cover photo by Kelly Colgan Azar