OWBC: 3 Billion Birds Lost & What to do about it

July 10 @ 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition 3 Billion Birds Lost & What to do about it at Mequon Nature Preserve & on Zoom

“Three Billion Birds Lost – and What to Do About It” Why American Bird Species are in Such Decline & What Needs to be Done”; by Dr. Jackie Augustine, Audubon of Kansas executive director. A recent study revealed that we’ve lost one in four individual birds since 1970. However, not all species declined, and some habitats have experienced greater declines than others. Augustine, explains how this was estimated, describes trends in the data with respect to species and habitats, and shares ways you can prevent further losses in your own neighborhood as well as in general.

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 July 10 at 12:00 pm (noon).

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July 10 @ 7:00 pm 8:30 pm

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

Memory Cafe

June 6 @ 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Memory Cafe

In partnership with the Ozaukee County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC), Riveredge is offering a Memory Café. It meets on the first Thursday of every month. The café is intended for people with all stages of memory loss and their caregivers. Fun nature related activities are planned for the group each month. The Café offers the opportunity for people to be socially, physically and creatively active in a natural setting whenever possible. The group provides additional sources of support and assistance to those coping with the issue of memory loss and cognitive changes.

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June 6 @ 1:00 pm 2:30 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States
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OWBC: Cedar Grove Ornithology Reserve

June 12 @ 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Cedar Grove Ornithology Reserve at Lac Lawrann & on Zoom

“The History, Research, Thrills and Surprise Findings at the Cedar Grove Ornithological Research Station” by station manager Danny Erickson. The western shore of Lake Michigan has long been known to concentrate birds of prey during their annual southward migration each Fall. To study this movement, scientists long ago established the Cedar Grove Ornithological Research Station, the longest continuing raptor banding operation in North America, to band migrating raptors and track avian migratory trends. Erickson will discuss CGORS history, the thrills of raptor migration and the exciting research findings helping us to better understand and conserve raptors in the western Great Lakes region.

Erickson is a bird banding biologist from Wauwatosa, where his interest in nature and biology led him to study wildlife ecology at UW-Madison. He has learned from many skilled raptor researchers at Hawkwatch International, The Peregrine Fund, Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, and Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch. Since 2021, Danny has overseen CGORS’ raptor count and banding operations each fall.

This program is offered in-person and virtually.

If joining in person, meet at Lac Lawrann Conservancy in West Bend (address below).

Ages 18+ | Free to attend

Pre-registration required by June 12 at 12:00 pm (noon).

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June 12 @ 7:00 pm 8:30 pm

300 Schmidt Rd
West Bend, WI 53090 United States

OWBC: Birding at the Bog by Canoe or Kayak

May 24 @ 6:30 am – 9:30 am

Ozaukee Washington Bird Coalition Birding at the Bog by Canoe or Kayak

Mud Lake in the Cedarburg Bog is one of the top birding spots in the county. We’ll do about 1 mile of paddling and 1 1/2 miles of walking looking for late migrants and avian residents uncommon to rare in southeastern Wisconsin. With advanced permission a limited number of personal kayaks and canoes will be allowed. Canoes will be provided at a $10 rental fee payable at the time of the outing.

The outing starts and ends at the UW-Milwaukee Field Station (address below).

Ages 18+ | Free to attend (not including canoe rental)

Pre-registration required by May 23 at 5:00 pm.

Register at Friends of the Bog Website

May 24 @ 6:30 am 9:30 am

3095 Blue Goose Road
Saukville, WI 53080 United States
262-675-6844
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NJC Bird Club Birdathon Bandathon

May 11 @ 6:30 am – 1:00 pm

Noel J Cutright Bird Club Birdathon

Join us in the Riveredge Visitor Center parking lot at 6:30 a.m. to be part of a team that will attempt to cover all of Riveredge searching for as many bird species as possible in a single day! Or show up anytime later to bird on your own for this special event. Witness the wonderful avian biodiversity of the Riveredge campus and meet fellow bird enthusiasts!

If you want to help with the count or donate to the bird club, contact Carl Schwartz at [email protected]. 

All Ages

Free to attend, however your generous donations are appreciated to help support the NJC Bird Club, since this is the club’s only fundraising yearly event.

May 11 @ 6:30 am 1:00 pm

4458 County Hwy Y (Hawthorne Dr)
Saukville, WI United States
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OWBC: Nocturnal Bird Call Identification

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).

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May 8 @ 7:00 pm 8:30 pm

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

NJC Bird Club Field Trip to Lion’s Den Gorge

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.

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May 3 @ 7:00 am 12:00 pm

511 High Bluff Dr
Grafton, WI 53024 United States
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Memory Cafe

May 2 @ 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Memory Cafe

In partnership with the Ozaukee County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC), Riveredge is offering a Memory Café. It meets on the first Thursday of every month. The café is intended for people with all stages of memory loss and their caregivers. Fun nature related activities are planned for the group each month. The Café offers the opportunity for people to be socially, physically and creatively active in a natural setting whenever possible. The group provides additional sources of support and assistance to those coping with the issue of memory loss and cognitive changes.

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May 2 @ 1:00 pm 2:30 pm

511 High Bluff Dr
Grafton, WI 53024 United States
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OWBC: Woodcock Wander at Mequon Nature Preserve

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).

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April 17 @ 6:30 pm 8:30 pm

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

NJC Bird Club Pike Lake Field Trip

April 13 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

Noel J Cutright Bird Club Pike Lake Field Trip

Pike Lake/ Hartford Area Field Trip (Washington County) led by members of the Noel J Cutright Bird Club. We’ll check out Big Cedar Lake, Wildlife Drive, and some flooded fields before hiking the northeast corner of Pike Lake.

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

Contact Carl Schwartz at [email protected] or at 414-416-3272 by 4/12/24 or sooner for more information.

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April 13 @ 7:00 am 12:00 pm

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