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Are you curious or new to birding but not sure how to get started? Geared specifically towards people who are interested in learning a little more about birds in a welcoming, beginner-friendly small group setting, this outing for you!
Let's meet at the Cherokee Marsh North lot and trailhead at the end of N Sherman Ave (43°10'01.8"N 89°21'52.1"W). This incredible spot has a variety of habitats and trails, so we will decide together which we’d like to explore! Together, we'll look and listen for birds, focusing on tips for identification.
Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated; feel free to bring a camera, binoculars, and/or field guide. Binoculars will be available to borrow, if you'd like.
If you wish to use eBird, Merlin, BirdNET, or any other app-based identification tools, please download and sign up ahead of time. The field trip leader will keep a checklist of the birds we identify in the eBird app and they will share the list afterward.
Kaitlin Svabek is excited to welcome you to the world of birding!
FIELD TRIP LEADER: Kaitlin Svabek (ksvabek@madisonaudubon.org)
RAIN DATE: In case of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:
Field trip leader is adept at birding by ear and able to accommodate those with visual impairments
Read more about accessing this location on the Birdability Map: Cherokee Marsh - North Unit
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: 0.5-2.5 miles, but can be adjusted based on participants’ needs and desires
RSVP REQUIRED? Yes. Participation is limited to 12 people (so that everyone has a chance to ask lots of questions!). Register below to join the waitlist!
Cover: Great Blue Heron flying while calling with its mouth open, photo by Kaitlin Svabek.
