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OWBC Field Trip: Owl Prowl at the Cedarburg Bog – FREE

November 14 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Field Trip Owl Prowl at the Cedarburg Bog

Join the Cedarburg Bog Owl Prowl team as we search for owls. We will be looking for Barred, Great-Horned, Northern Saw-whet, and Eastern Screech-Owls for sure and maybe a rare species such as Long-eared Owl. There are no guarantees as owls can be fickle; however, we have never struck out when weather conditions are right! Dress warm and bring binoculars, water, and a small flashlight. We will mostly be owling along Blue Goose and St. Augustine Road with short forays into the woods and/or the Bog itself. We will be standing in place for extended periods so dress warm with good walking shoes or boots. You may want to eat a snack or early dinner before arrival. If there are strong winds, heavy precipitation, and/or severe temperatures, this outing may be postponed. We will let you know in the afternoon by email if there is a postponement. Check your email in afternoon in case of postponement.

Meet at the UWM Field Station in Saukville (address below).

Recommended for ages 10+ (youth must be accompanied by an adult) and is free to attend.
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November 14 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

UWM-Field Station

3095 Blue Goose Road
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
262-675-6844
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OWBC meeting: Creating a Network to Build Bird Habitat – FREE

September 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Creating a Network to Build Bird Habitat with Joanna Demas at Mequon Nature Preserve & on Zoom

Please note, with our apologies that this event has been cancelled.

Joanna Demas joined the Lake Michigan Bird Observatory team in 2023 as Director of Conservation and Partnerships. Joanna oversees the Neighborhood Habitat Improvement Project (NHIP), a key initiative focused on improving residential habitat for birds and other wildlife in the Lake Michigan Basin, enhancing suburban stream water quality, and advancing scientific understanding of urbanization’s impact on birds. The program also seeks to build a network of engaged and knowledgeable community scientists. Join us to discover how you can get involved in NHIP and how the Observatory’s new partnership with Bird City Wisconsin will amplify its conservation impact.

Ages 18+

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October 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Mequon Nature Preserve

8200 W. County Line Road
Mequon, WI 53097 United States

OWBC field trip – Bird Banding Demo @ Mequon Nature Preserve – FREE

September 13 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 am

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Bird Banding Demo at Mequon Nature Preserve

Have you ever wondered how birds are studied? While birds are relatively easy to observe in the natural world, there is only so much that can be seen through a pair of your favorite binoculars. Bird banding allows for an up-close look at individuals and species and gives a glimpse into breeding, migration, age and health that would otherwise be difficult to study from afar. Join licensed master banders and MNP staff as they demonstrate songbird capturing and banding techniques and how birds are examined and what that information can tell us. Get an up-close look at species utilizing MNP for breeding and migration stop over. The demonstration will take place in Harvey’s Woods, on the west side of the preserve. This event is weather dependent for the safety of the birds.

Recommended for ages 8+ (youth must be accompanied by an adult) and is free to attend.

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Mequon Nature Preserve – park at the Swan Road parking lot entrance at 10000 N. Swan Rd. We will hike from there!


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September 13 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 am

Mequon Nature Preserve – Swan Road Parking Lot

10000 N Swan Rd
Mequon, Wisconsin 53097 United States + Google Map

OWBC meeting – Mystery of Migration with Bill Volkert – FREE

September 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Mystery of Migration with Bill Volkert at Mequon Nature Preserve & on Zoom

One of the most fascinating aspects of the lives of birds is their ability to migrate thousands of miles as they follow the changing seasons. This presentation will explore the annual migration of birds, their seasonal phenology, and explore recent studies that reveal more information and instill greater wonder over the phenomenon of bird migration. Birds not only come and go with the seasons, but they do so in the same order every year. This program will provide an insight into why birds migrate and the orderly succession of species that arrive in Wisconsin each spring.

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September 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Mequon Nature Preserve

8200 W. County Line Road
Mequon, WI 53097 United States

OWBC Field Trip: Birding in the N. Kettle Moraine

June 5 @ 6:00 am – 1:00 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Field Trip: Birding in the Northern Kettle Moraine Forest with Jeff Baughman

Veteran expert birder Jeff Baughman is intimately acquainted with all the rarities and specialty birds of the Northern Kettle Moraine. He also knows the Northern Kettle Moraine “like the back of his hand!” We will explore a number of Kettle Moraine hotspots like Mauthe Lake, Jersey Flats, Haushalter Lane, Spruce Lake Bog. We will be in search of multiple warbler species, flycatchers, raptors, sparrows, and waterbirds. Signature resident species such as Northern Waterthrush, Hooded, Pine, and Cerulean Warblers will be especially targeted along with Acadian and Alder Flycatchers, Henslow’s Sparrow, and Northern Waterthrush. Totals of 85 to 95 species have been observed in the past on this outing. Bring lunch, snacks, and water. Carpooling will be encouraged. This outing is sponsored by the Friends of the Cedarburg Bog, Lake Michigan Bird Observatory and the Noel J. Cutright Bird Club.

Ages 18+ | Pre-registration is required through the Friends of the Cedarburg Bog.
Meet at the Jersey Flats Prairie (address below).

Friends of the Cedarburg Bog Website

June 5 @ 6:00 am – 1:00 pm

Jersey Flats Prairie

639 County Rd SS
Campbellsport, Wisconsin 53010 United States

OWBC: Kettle Moraine to Wyalusing State Parks Field Trip

May 15 – 16

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition: Birding from Southern Kettle Moraine to Wyalusing State Parks Field Trip

This program is full. Please see the event calendar for other OWBC programs and field trips.

Start Thursday in the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest and make your way across the state to Wyalusing State Park at the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. Overnight lodgings in Prairie du Chien, group dinner at the Black Angus followed by a foray for Eastern Whip-poor-wills and Common Nighthawks. Friday morning dawn trip to Wyalusing for rare warblers and then follow the Mississippi north to La Crosse where participants can attend the WSO convention (separate registration required) or head home.


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May 15 – May 16

OWBC: Birding in the Cedarburg Bog by Canoe/ Kayak

May 9 @ 6:30 am – 9:00 am

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition: Birding in the Cedarburg Bog by Canoe or Kayak

Mud Lake in the Cedarburg Bog is the largest and least visited lake in Ozaukee County. It furthermore is one of the top birding areas in the county. During this outing, we will explore Mud Lake and its surroundings in search of a true wilderness experience only 20 miles north of a major urban metropolis. We will be looking for late migrants and avian residents uncommon to rare in southeastern Wisconsin, e.g., two bittern species, Alder and Yellow-bellied Flycatchers, rails, and waterbirds of every ilk. We will do about 1.5 miles of paddling. This program is being presented by the Friends of the Cedarburg Bog in partnership with the Ozaukee Washington Birding Coalition.

Canoes will be provided at a $10 rental fee payable at the time of the outing. A limited number of personal kayaks and canoes will be allowed, but only with advance permission. If you have questions or need permission to bring your personal kayak or canoe, contact John O’Donnell at johnodonnell132@gmail.com.

Ages 18+ | Pre-registration is required through the Friends of the Cedarburg Bog.
Meet at the UWM Field Station in Saukville (address below).

Friends of the Cedarburg Bog Website

May 9 @ 6:30 am – 9:00 am

UWM-Field Station

3095 Blue Goose Road
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
262-675-6844
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OWBC: Lion’s Den Gorge Field Trip

May 2 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition: Lion’s Den Gorge Field Trip

Led by members of the Noel J. Cutright Bird Club, this field trip concentrates on the Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve, a 73-acre public park located adjacent to Lake Michigan south of Port Washington. The preserve, to whose preservation the bird club was one of the first donors, offers a variety of habitats in a major migration corridor.

Ages 18+ | No registration necessary

Meet at the Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve in Grafton (address below).


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May 2 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

Lion’s Den Gorge

511 High Bluff Dr
Grafton, WI 53024 United States + Google Map

OWBC: Woodcock Wander through the Mequon Nature Preserve

April 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition: Woodcock Wander through the Mequon Nature Preserve

Stroll with bird expert Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Ultd in Mequn, in search of the American Woodcock — a secretive species most easily found when engaged in wild aerial courtship displays. Although woodcock technically are a “shorebird,’ they typically are found in woodlands, forest openings, and ephemeral ponds. The diverse habitats of the Mequon Nature Preserve make this an ideal location for observing them. The outing will start at dusk with an informational talk followed by a hike in and around the preserve listening for the “peent” call of the male as he corkscrews from on high to the ground in his distinctive courtship display. Rain date is April 18 in case previous day is unsuitable for people and woodcock.

Ages 18+ | Registration is required and space is limited.
Meet at Mequon Nature Preserve (address below).

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April 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Mequon Nature Preserve

8200 W. County Line Road
Mequon, WI 53097 United States

OWBC: Pike Lake/ Hartford Area Field Trip

April 12 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition: Pike Lake/ Hartford Area Field Trip (Washington County)

Bird with members of the Noel J. Cutright Bird Club after meeting up at the Jackson Park & Ride (on CR-P, just north of Hwy. 60) at 7 a.m. Caravan/carpool to Big Cedar Lake, Wildlife Drive and some Washington County flooded fields before exploring the northeast corner of Pike Lake.

Ages 18+ | No registration necessary
Contact trip Leader,Carl Schwartz, at cschwartz3@wi.rr.com or 414-416-3272 if you have questions.

Meet at the Jackson Park & Ride on CR-P, just north of Hwy. 60 (address below).


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April 12 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

Jackson Park & Ride

WisDOT Park & Ride 66-30, Apple Ln.
Jackson, WI 53037 United States + Google Map
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