May 8 @ 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Nocturnal Bird Call Identification
at Mequon Nature Preserve
Sam Corbo will discuss his experiences recording nocturnal migration over his Shorewood home over the last three years (and counting). What started as a curiosity and an effort to build up his yard list has grown into a near obsession, and while some interesting finds were anticipated, results have been quite surprising! (Check out Sam’s station’s eBird profile, “skcorboNFC” for some examples!). Incredible numbers of regular migrants have been joined by true rarities including several Wisconsin review species as well as some tantalizing mysteries that remain unidentified for now. He plans to not only share what has turned out to be quite an adventure, but also provide a tutorial for anyone interested in wading into the NFC (night flight call) world.
This program is offered in-person and virtually.
If joining in person, meet at Mequon Nature Preserve (address below).
Ages 18+ | Free to attend
Pre-registration required by May 8 at 12:00 pm (noon).
Register Here to Attend In-Person
Join on Zoom
May 8
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7:00 pm
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8:30 pm
May 3 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Noel J Cutright Bird Club
Field Trip to Lion’s Den Gorge
Run by the N.J.C. 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 address is 511 High Bluff Dr, Grafton. The bird club was one of the first donors to the preservation of the Lion’s Den. The Lion’s Den is a well known hotspot for migrants given its location on the shores of Lake Michigan and its wide variety of habitats.
Meet at 7:00 am at Lion’s Den Gorge (address below).
Contact Carl Schwartz at [email protected] or at 414-416-3272 by 5/2/24 or sooner for more information.
Ages 18+ | Free to attend
No pre-registration required.
May 3
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7:00 am
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12:00 pm
April 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Noel J Cutright Bird Club
Identifying Warblers
with Tom Schultz
Just in time for the spring warbler migration, Tom Schultz will repeat a presentation he did on warbler identification at the 2023 WSO Convention. He is a well-known artist and the illustrator of the Peterson Field Guide to the Warblers of North America. His art has also been featured in the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Birds in Art Museum in Wausau. Tom is an expert in North American bird species identification and a renowned specialist in the identification of warblers
This program is offered in person at the Riveredge Barn and virtually on Zoom.
Ages 18+ | Free to attend
No pre-registration required.
Join the Virtual Program
April 24
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7:00 pm
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8:30 pm
April 17 @ 6:30 pm – TBD
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Woodcock Wander
at Mequon Nature Preserve
Join Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon, on an evening stroll in search of the American Woodcock – a secretive species most easily found when engaged in wild aerial courtship displays. Although the Woodcocks are technically “shorebirds,” 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 7:00 p.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. (Rain date of April 18 in case previous day is unsuitable for people and woodcock!)
Meet at Mequon Nature Preserve (address below).
Ages 18+ | Free to attend
Pre-registration required by April 17 at 12:00 (noon).
Register Here
April 17
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6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
April 13 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Noel J Cutright Bird Club
Pike Lake Field Trip
April 13
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7:00 am
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12:00 pm
March 23 @ 6:00 am – 3:00 pm
Noel J Cutright Bird Club
Columbia County Field Trip
March 23
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6:00 am
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3:00 pm
March 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Habitat Restoration & Monitoring on Oneida Nation’s Lands
In Person and Virtual
Join Tony Kuchma, from the Oneida Nation; and Erin Giese, from UW-Green Bay’s Cofrin Center; to learn about their collaborative partnership to implement a volunteer bird monitoring program at multiple restoration sites on the Oneida Nation Reservation near Green Bay. Over 100 volunteers conducted bird surveys on five restoration sites, totaling >120 bird species and >75,000 bird observations. Bird data collected for this program are used to inform land management decisions.
If you’re joining in-person, meet at Mequon Nature Preserve (address below).
Ages 18+ | Free to attend
No pre-registration required.
Join on Zoom
March 13
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7:00 pm
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8:30 pm
February 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Aerial Insectivores in Wisconsin
In Person and Virtual
There is growing concern about the apparent population decline of many “aerial insectivores” – those species that feed on their insect prey in flight. These species belong to several avian orders and families, that include swallows and martins, chimney swifts, some forest flycatchers, plus nightjars such as whip-poor-wills and nighthawks. We’ll focus here on three of the swallows found across the Upper Midwest: Purple Martin, Bank Swallow, and Barn Swallow.
If you’re joining in-person, meet in the Riveredge Barn.
Ages 16+ | Free to attend
No pre-registration required.
Join on Zoom
February 14
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7:00 pm
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8:30 pm
January 1 @ 7:30 am – 1:30 pm
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Field Trip to Port Pier
Every bird is a new bird! The Cutright Bird Club is inviting members of all of the Ozaukee Washington Birding Coalition to participate in their annual, always fun, New Year’s Day Birding Field Trip in search of new birds for your 2024 list! We will end at noon with a celebratory lunch (sub sandwiches, chips, cookies, and beverages) in the Riveredge Nature Center barn.
Park and meet at the Port Washington Marina and Pier (address below).
Ages 12+ | Free to attend
Pre-registration is required by December 28 at 8:00 am. Contact Carl Schwartz at [email protected] or 414-416-3272 to register.
Email Carl
January 1
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7:30 am
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1:30 pm
January 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition
Bald Eagle Nest Watch
In Person and Virtual
In coordination with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Badgerland Bird Alliance (formerly Madison Audubon) launched the Bald Eagle Nest Watch (BENW) project with the goal of monitoring and better understanding how Bald Eagle populations are doing in Wisconsin. The Bald Eagle Nest Watch is a citizen science program which began in 2018 with just a dozen nests in Dane County. It has now grown to include over 100 nests in 36 counties!
While Bald Eagles have made a remarkable recovery in Wisconsin, they continue to face significant threats. BENW volunteers monitor nest sites, track trends in eagle populations, and provide nest and fledging observation reports to the WDNR. As the Bald Eagle population expands, BENW is seriously looking for more volunteers to assist in finding and monitoring nests. Volunteers are especially needed in Ozaukee and Washington Counties. If you love Bald Eagles and have an interest in learning more about them (and maybe even becoming a volunteer), this program is for you!
If you’re joining in-person, meet at Lac Lawrann Conservancy in West Bend (address below).
Ages 18+ | Free to attend
Pre-registration is required by January 8 at 11:59 pm through Lac Lawrann Conservancy.
Lac Lawrann Events Calendar
January 10
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7:00 pm
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8:30 pm