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Beyond Backyard Birding: Lakeshore Nature Preserve (FULL)

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

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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.

FIELD TRIP LEADERS: Ashley Olah (ahannah@wisc.edu or 608-515-1304) 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

WHEELCHAIR USE: Want to use an all-terrain, outdoor wheelchair for this field trip? Access Ability Wisconsin offers them for free! To reserve a chair and trailer, visit their website. If you need help coordinating a wheelchair for this trip, please let us know (Brenna Marsicek, bmarsicek@madisonaudubon.org).

APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: 1-3 miles

RAIN DATE: April 17

RSVP REQUIRED? Yes, participation is limited to 20 people.

Cover photo of American Goldfinch by Arlene Koziol.