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OWBC Meeting: Woodcock Wander

April 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Meeting: Woodcock Wander

Join local bird expert Dan Panetti from Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon on a stroll in search of the American Woodcock. It’s 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 around dusk at 7p.m. 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.

This program is offered in-person at Mequon Nature Preserve (address below).
Free for everyone! | Designed for ages 18+ | Rain date is April 23rd
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April 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Mequon Nature Preserve

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

NJC Bird Club: Washington County Field Trip

April 18 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

NJC Bird Club: Washington County Field Trip

NJC Bird Club: Washington County Field Trip to the Pike Lake & Hartford Area

Check out Big Cedar Lake, Wildlife Drive and some flooded fields before exploring the northeast corner of Pike Lake. Led by members of the Noel J. Cutright Bird Club.

Park and meet at 7:00 am at the Jackson Park & Ride Lot, on CR-P, just north of Hwy 60 (address below).

Ages 18+ | No registration necessary.

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April 18 @ 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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OWBC Meeting: Lake Michigan Bird Observatory

April 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Meeting: Lake Michigan Bird Observatory

Lake Michigan Bird Observatory with leaders Joanna Demas and Medhavi Ambardar

Join LMBO staff to learn about their Neighborhood Habitat Improvement Program (NHIP). NHIP is an innovative, community-focused program aimed at reducing barriers that residents face in adopting bird-friendly actions. Based on foundational research in ornithology, habitat restoration, and behavior change science, NHIP makes it easier for residents to plant native plants in their yards, take part in community science and support birds. Joanna Demas, director of conservation and partnerships, will give an overview of NHIP and its goals, and discuss the vital role that volunteer community scientists play in the success of the program. Chief scientist, Medhavi Ambardar will discuss scientific research taking place within NHIP to understand relationships between native vegetation and bird reproductive success, and preliminary findings using data collected by community scientists.

This program is offered in-person at the USS Liberty Memorial Public Library in Grafton (address below).
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April 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

USS Liberty Memorial Public Library

1620 11th Ave
Grafton, WI 53024 United States + Google Map

OWBC: Columbia & Dane Counties Field Trip

March 29 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition: Columbia & Dane Counties Field Trip

OWBC Columbia & Dane Counties Field Trip in search of spring migrants

Tour ponds and flooded fields in this very productive area. A wide variety of water birds,shorebirds, migrant passerines and others are possible (i.e.: swans, Greater White-fronted & Ross’s Geese, pipits, longspurs, sparrows, etc.

Park and meet at 7:00 am at the Park & Ride lot at the intersection of Highway 33 and Interstate 41, just east of Allenton (address below).

Ages 18+ | No registration necessary.

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March 29 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Park & Ride at 33 and 41

6689 County Rd W
Allenton, Wisconsin 53002 United States

OWBC Meeting: Opening the Door to a New Chapter

March 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Meeting: Opening the Door to a New Chapter with Dan Scheiman

In 2023, Dan and Samantha Scheiman moved from Arkansas to Door County, renowned for its nature and outdoor opportunities. Dan works at The Ridges Sanctuary, a land trust that focuses on preservation, education, and research. The Ridges protects some 2,000 acres that harbor a rare ridge-and-swale system, 29 native orchids, and federally threatened and endangered species. Dan will talk about the county, The Ridges, and his ongoing pursuit of birds, butterflies, orchids, and more. Dr. Scheiman is the Visitor Engagement Specialist at The Ridges Sanctuary. Previously, he worked for the National Audubon Society at the Little Rock (Arkansas) Audubon Center. He was vice president of his Audubon chapter and an eBird reviewer. Dan has a B.S. from Cornell University, an M.S. from Eastern Illinois University, and a Ph.D. from Purdue University.

This program is offered in-person at Mequon Nature Preserve (address below) and virtually on Zoom.
Free for everyone! | Designed for ages 18+
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March 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Mequon Nature Preserve

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

Welcome Back Bluebirds and Other Nestbox Birds

March 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Welcome Back Bluebirds and Other Nestbox Birds

Many spring migrants will soon be returning to our area looking for housing. Learn how to attract a wide variety of cavity-nesting birds (including bluebirds) to your yard. We will discuss the pros and cons of different nest box styles and cover the basics of where to place them and how to maintain them. This workshop is meant for amateur and experienced bird lovers. If weather permits, at the end of the program we’ll take a short walk on the bluebird trail to see how to mount and place boxes so dress accordingly.

Ages 12+
This program is free for everyone! Donations are greatly appreciated.
Pre-register by March 6 at 11:59 pm or register at the program if spots are available.

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March 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

OWBC Field Trip

February 21 @ 7:30 am – 1:00 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition: Field Trip

Carpool caravan field trip in search of overwintering birds and rarities in Ozaukee, Sheboygan, and Washington Counties. We’ll begin at 7:30 a.m. at Coal Dock Park in Port Washington.

Ages 18+ | No registration necessary.

Trip leaders: Carl Schwartz and Joan Sommer.

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February 21 @ 7:30 am – 1:00 pm

Coal Dock Park

146 S Wisconsin St
Port Washington, Wisconsin 53074 United States + Google Map

OWBC Meeting: Birds of Angola

February 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Meeting: Birds of Angola

Jan Hansen, the former owner of Green Bay’s Wild Birds Unlimited, was recently named among the U.S. leaders in bird sighting. In 2025, he reported to eBird seeing more than 20% of the world’s 10,733 species. Some 441 were from Angola, where he will take us this evening via Zoom from his home in North Carolina.

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February 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

OWBC Meeting: Photo Birding Tour of Alaska

January 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Meeting: Photo Birding Tour of Alaska

Karen Etter Hale, who chairs the Wisconsin Bird Conservation Partnership, spent the summer of 2025 traveling north to Alaska with her husband in their camper van. This evening, she’ll take us on a photo tour of the wildlife and majestic landscapes from Lake Mills to Anchorage and back again.

This program is offered in-person at Riveredge and virtually on Zoom. If you’d like to join in person, please meet at Riveredge in the Barn. The Zoom link can be found below.

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January 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Riveredge Nature Center

4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI United States + Google Map
(262) 375-2715

OWBC New Years Field Trip & Lunch

January 1 @ 7:30 am – 1:30 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition: New Years Field Trip & Lunch

The Noel J. Cutright Bird Club is inviting all members of Ozaukee Washington Birding Coalition organizations to participate in their annual “Every Bird Is a New Bird” Field Trip to launch your 2026 list! We will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Coal Dock Park in Port Washington and end at noon with lunch (sub sandwiches, chips, cookies and beverages) in the Riveredge Nature Center barn.

Meet at Coal Dock Park in Port Washington (address below).

Ages 12+ | Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please RSVP to Carl Schwartz at cschwartz3@wi.rr.com or at 414-416-3272 by Dec 28 or sooner so that we have enough food. Yes — there is such a thing as free lunch! Trip leaders: Carl Schwartz and Joan Sommer

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January 1 @ 7:30 am – 1:30 pm

Coal Dock Park

146 S Wisconsin St
Port Washington, Wisconsin 53074 United States + Google Map

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