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, a Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance board member, and a 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.
WHEELCHAIR USE: Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance 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.
Questions? Contact Brenna Marsicek, bmarsicek@swibirds.org or 608-255-2473
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
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE FOR WALKING: 1-3 miles
FIELD TRIP LEADER: Dexter Patterson
RAIN DATE: June 8, same time and place
RSVP REQUIRED? Yes. Registration will be limited to 20 participants so everyone has a chance to ask lots of questions! Registration will open 6 weeks in advance on the Monday of that week.
Cover image by Dexter Patterson. A Brown Thrasher pauses on a branch after catching a bug.
