We’re sorry, this field trip is canceled due to concerns around COVID-19.
The 780-acre wetland complex also contains restored prairie and oak savanna habitats. Madison Audubon Society owns the 60-acre Erstad Prairie and the US Fish and Wildlife Service owns 720 acres. Seventy four species of birds were confirmed nesting in the local area on the recently completed Breeding Bird Atlas including nine species of waterfowl; redheads, red-necked grebes, red-headed woodpeckers and yellow-headed blackbirds to name a few. We will hike about 3/8 mile to an overlook on a paved/boardwalk trail. We will also explore prairie restorations including an area with 21,000 milkweed stems that provides super habitat for breeding monarch butterflies.
RAIN DATE: June 11
ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES: The paved Fish and Wildlife trail is accessible to those with disabilities and a truck is available for exploring Erstad Prairie.
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE FOR WALKING: 1 mile
RSVP REQUIRED? YES. This trip limited to 20 people. Please contact Brenna (bmarsicek@madisonaudubon.org or 608-255-2473) to reserve your spot.
FIELD TRIP LEADERS: Mark Martin and Sue Foote-Martin (608-333-9645 or goosep@madisonaudubon.org) and Graham Steinhauer (608-333-2947)
