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Beyond Backyard Birding: Lakeshore Nature Preserve

  • Lakeshore Nature Preserve 2000 University Bay Drive Madison, WI, 53705 United States (map)

This morning trip is especially for backyard birders looking to grow their skills! Come to have your bird questions answered and get help identifying all of those small, streaky brown birds. We'll also be keeping our eyes out for any exciting spring migrants. The walk will be on even trails at a leisurely pace so bring the whole family! We will have binoculars for loan.

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.

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

FIELD TRIP LEADERS: Ashley Olah and Jenn Schneiderman

ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:

  • Trail grade and number or 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

  • Accessible by public transportation

  • Beginning birders and families are welcome

  • Read more about this location on the Birdability Map: Lakeshore Nature Preserve

APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: 1-3 miles

RAIN DATE: May 10

RSVP REQUIRED? Yes, participation is limited to 20 people. Registration opens 6 weeks in advance, on the Monday of that week.


Cover photo of American Goldfinch by Arlene Koziol.

Earlier Event: May 1
Native Plant Sale
Later Event: May 18
Spring Birding at Fair Meadows