Goose Pond is a mecca for migrating waterfowl. Catch a glimpse of this incredible phenomenon as swans, geese, and ducks of all sorts pack into this prairie pothole by the hundreds or even thousands. Now, you can join Goose Pond Sanctuary staff and volunteers to learn more about them!
Photo by SoWBA
Goose Pond is a mecca for migrating waterfowl. Catch a glimpse of this incredible phenomenon as swans, geese, and ducks of all sorts pack into this prairie pothole by the hundreds or even thousands. Now, you can join Goose Pond Sanctuary staff and volunteers to learn more about them!
Photo by BBA
Goose Pond is a mecca for migrating waterfowl. Catch a glimpse of this incredible phenomenon as swans, geese, and ducks of all sorts pack into this prairie pothole by the hundreds or even thousands. Now, you can join Goose Pond Sanctuary staff and volunteers to learn more about them!
Photo by Badgerland Bird Alliance
We’re sorry, this event has been cancelled. Join us for a morning of sketching waterfowl at Goose Pond! We will meet at the Wingspan Pavilion, situated in the Bicentennial Prairie overlooking Goose Pond. We'll brush up on gesture drawings and thumbnail sketches in the beginning of class. Then you'll get to practice using optics while sketching. We'll have binoculars and some spotting scopes for you to borrow, but please bring your own if you like.
Photo by Monica Hall
We’re sorry, this trip is cancelled. Goose Pond is a mecca for migrating waterfowl. Catch a glimpse of this incredible phenomenon as swans, geese, and ducks of all sorts pack into this prairie pothole by the hundreds or even thousands. Now, you can join Goose Pond Sanctuary staff and volunteers to learn more about them!
Madison Audubon photo.
Goose Pond is a mecca for migrating waterfowl. Catch a glimpse of this incredible phenomenon as swans, geese, and ducks of all sorts pack into this prairie pothole by the hundreds or even thousands. Now, you can join Goose Pond Sanctuary staff and volunteers to learn more about them!
Madison Audubon photo
We’re sorry, this field trip has been canceled due to concerns around COVID-19. You are welcome to bring your scope up to the pond to view the waterfowl as they migrate through the area. There is not a permanent scope available for use at this time. Enjoy!
Goose Pond is a mecca for migrating waterfowl. Catch a glimpse of this incredible phenomenon as swans, geese, and ducks of all sorts pack into this prairie pothole by the hundreds or even thousands.
We will have spotting scopes set up along Prairie Lane, viewing the pond from the south. Please park along the south side of Prairie Lane. Bring very warm clothes, binoculars if you have them, and bird identification guides. Our staff and volunteers will help you get great views of birds and teach you about their ecology.
When you’re finished, take some time to visit Wingspan, the new ADA-accessible observation platform just across Prairie Lane.
RAIN DATE:
ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:
Wheelchair accessible
Minimal walking required
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 can accommodate those with visual impairments
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE FOR WALKING: 0-1 mile
RSVP REQUIRED? NO
FIELD TRIP LEADER: Mark Martin (608-333-9645, goosep@madisonaudubon.org) and Graham Steinhauer
Madison Audubon photo
Goose Pond is a mecca for migrating waterfowl. Catch a glimpse of this incredible phenomenon as swans, geese, and ducks of all sorts pack into this prairie pothole by the hundreds or even thousands.
We will have spotting scopes set up along Prairie Lane, viewing the pond from the south. Please park along the south side of Prairie Lane. Bring very warm clothes, binoculars if you have them, and bird identification guides. Our staff and volunteers will help you get great views of birds and teach you about their ecology.
When you’re finished, take some time to visit Wingspan, the new ADA-accessible observation platform just across Prairie Lane.
RAIN DATE: Sunday, October 27
ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:
Wheelchair accessible
Minimal walking required
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 can accommodate those with visual impairments
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE FOR WALKING: 0-1 mile
RSVP REQUIRED? NO
FIELD TRIP LEADER: Mark Martin (608-333-9645, goosep@madisonaudubon.org) and Graham Steinhauer
Madison Audubon photo
