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7th Annual BIG Birding Day - Saturday, May 11, 2024
You're invited to participate:
This year’s event takes place at the peak of spring migration so we should see a wide variety of birds. We’ll survey several local habitats that include marshy wetlands, lake shore, woods and prairies. To participate simply show up at one of the locations listed below - no pre-registration needed. Our expert leaders will include Mike Degerstrom, Lance Vrieze, Brendan Lanpher, Dave Gross, Sandy Hokanson and others.
Wetlands: 6:30 am – 7:45am
Meet in the Eastside WMA (County 9 Marsh) parking lot. We’ll look for waterfowl, rails, shorebirds, cranes and other birds from the observation deck before leaving to visit the Silver Creek Reservoir where we hope to see pelicans, cormorants and more.
Chester Woods: 8:00 am - noon
Meet in the boat landing parking lot. If you didn't go to the earlier walks we recommend you be at Chester Woods by 7:45 am in case we arrive early. Depending on how many people attend we may divide into two groups. Warblers, sparrows and other songbirds will be our focus. Be prepared for a 3 mile hike. Leaders will decide which trails offer the best possibilities for seeing birds. We’ll likely cover a combination of the Dam Overlook and North Trails.
Lunch: After the morning walks, we'll pause for lunch and to talk about our favorite finds at picnic shelter #1 in Chester Woods. Bring your own food and beverages.
Kutzky Park: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Meet in the parking lot at 400 16th Ave NW in Rochester. We’ll walk along the creek looking for migrating warblers. This is often a good spot to see Northern Waterthrush as well as Baltimore Orioles and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks.
Izaak Walton Wetlands: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Meet at the wetlands. Located on South Salem Rd, just south of the Weatherhill neighborhood. Park in the area marked or along the shoulder. We’ll circle the wetlands looking for all types of birds including warblers, herons, wood ducks, vireos and other songbirds.
Other notes:
Come to one or all of the hikes. Come and go at your own schedule. This event is appropriate for teens - adults. Event takes place in light rain but will be canceled if thunderstorms are present. Bring binoculars, water, your own lunch/snacks and insect repellent if desired. Be prepared to hike over uneven ground.
Results will be posted here following the event.
You're invited to participate:
This year’s event takes place at the peak of spring migration so we should see a wide variety of birds. We’ll survey several local habitats that include marshy wetlands, lake shore, woods and prairies. To participate simply show up at one of the locations listed below - no pre-registration needed. Our expert leaders will include Mike Degerstrom, Lance Vrieze, Brendan Lanpher, Dave Gross, Sandy Hokanson and others.
Wetlands: 6:30 am – 7:45am
Meet in the Eastside WMA (County 9 Marsh) parking lot. We’ll look for waterfowl, rails, shorebirds, cranes and other birds from the observation deck before leaving to visit the Silver Creek Reservoir where we hope to see pelicans, cormorants and more.
Chester Woods: 8:00 am - noon
Meet in the boat landing parking lot. If you didn't go to the earlier walks we recommend you be at Chester Woods by 7:45 am in case we arrive early. Depending on how many people attend we may divide into two groups. Warblers, sparrows and other songbirds will be our focus. Be prepared for a 3 mile hike. Leaders will decide which trails offer the best possibilities for seeing birds. We’ll likely cover a combination of the Dam Overlook and North Trails.
Lunch: After the morning walks, we'll pause for lunch and to talk about our favorite finds at picnic shelter #1 in Chester Woods. Bring your own food and beverages.
Kutzky Park: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Meet in the parking lot at 400 16th Ave NW in Rochester. We’ll walk along the creek looking for migrating warblers. This is often a good spot to see Northern Waterthrush as well as Baltimore Orioles and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks.
Izaak Walton Wetlands: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Meet at the wetlands. Located on South Salem Rd, just south of the Weatherhill neighborhood. Park in the area marked or along the shoulder. We’ll circle the wetlands looking for all types of birds including warblers, herons, wood ducks, vireos and other songbirds.
Other notes:
Come to one or all of the hikes. Come and go at your own schedule. This event is appropriate for teens - adults. Event takes place in light rain but will be canceled if thunderstorms are present. Bring binoculars, water, your own lunch/snacks and insect repellent if desired. Be prepared to hike over uneven ground.
Results will be posted here following the event.