Birding Events in Wisconsin

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 Photographing Wisconsin's Birds

Tuesday, November 3, 2009. 7-9 p.m. It seems like the number of photographers who are obtaining high quality photographs of birds is increasing in the state. Dave Freriks shows some of his recent results and explains his approach to bird photography. Free. Riveredge Nature Center, 4458 W. Hawthorne Dr, Newburg, Ozaukee County. Call 800-287-8098. Subjects: Photography, Birding [E-69423]

 Pick Up Times for Bird Seed Order - Moor Downs

Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Noon to 6pm. Watch your mailbox for our 2009 Bird SeedFlyer. Moor Downs Golf Course Maintenance Building: (Located on Riverview, across from the County Juvenile Center). Retzer Nature Center, S14 W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 262-896-8007. Subjects: Birding, Nature [E-68561]

 Saw Whet Owls

Thursday, November 12, 2009. 7 pm. Sheboygan County Audubon Society program on bird banding and owl research by animal physiologist Sheldon Cooper of UW-Oshkosh. Free. Maywood Environmental Park, 3615 Mueller Road, Sheboygan, Sheboygan County. Call 920-459-3906. Subjects: Birding, Schools, Environment [E-68630]

 Search for Short-Eared Owls

Saturday, November 14, 2009. 3:30 to 4:30pm. We are lucky to have the rare short-eared owls visit. Join us to discover more about these grassland birds. We will also drive in search of them. Please call to pre-register and pre-pay the $5 fee. Richard Bong State Recreation Area - Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Rd, Kansasville, Kenosha County. Call 262-878-5600. Subjects: Wildlife, Nature, Birding [E-69957]

 One Wild Saturday Morning Drop-in: Hawks

Saturday, November 21, 2009. 9am to noon. Fall is migration time for some hawks. Drop in and learn about amazing hawk adaptations, find out what hawks live in Wisconsin, make a hawk mobile, and much more! You and your family or youth group can drop in to discover cool things about nature through hands-on activities, experiments, crafts, games, and picture books. Havenwoods State Forest, 6141 N Hopkins St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-527-0232. Subjects: Nature, Wildlife, Birding [E-69961]

 Gobble, Gobble.......Wild Turkeys!

Sunday, November 22, 2009. 1 to 3pm. Arboretum Earth Partnership for Families. Search for wild turkeys like wildlife scientists by exploring the tracks, signs and behavior of these native birds. Find out why the Arboretum is such a fine habitat for wild turkeys. Dress for the weather; outdoor and indoor activities are planned. UW Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-263-7888. Subjects: Wildlife, Birding, Nature [E-70458]

 Audubon Luncheon

Saturday, December 12, 2009. 12 pm, 3 pm. Join Sheboygan County Audubon at Nino's on Kohler Memorial drive for a luncheon and presentation by Ron Klunk. For more information call June Platz at 565-2577. Free. Maywood Environmental Park, 3615 Mueller Road, Sheboygan, Sheboygan County. Call 920-459-3906. Subjects: Birding, Environment, Nature [E-70273]

 Annual Winter Bird Count

Saturday, December 19, 2009. Dawn to Dusk. Looking for a new holiday tradition? Why not spend a wonderful winter day with fellow birders counting our fine feathered friends. There are two ways to participate in the count. You can be a field or feeder counter. All counters are invited to join us back at the barn to compile data, swap stories and enjoy a potluck dinner. For more information contact Mary H. at the Center. (come for all or part of the day) Free. Riveredge Nature Center, 4458 W. Hawthorne Dr, Newburg, Ozaukee County. Call 800-287-8098. Subjects: Birding [E-69444]

 Christmas Bird Count

Sunday, December 27, 2009. Join Sheboygan County Audubon for their annual Christmas count. Locations of count are throughout Sheboygan County. Potluck and tally will follow at Tom and Mary Ann Neuses home. For more information or to register, please contact June Platz at 565-2577. Maywood Environmental Park, 3615 Mueller Road, Sheboygan, Sheboygan County. Call 920-459-3906. Subjects: Birding, Environment, Education [E-70388]

 Bird Feeding Workshop

Tuesday, January 5, 2010. 7 to 8:30pm. Adult & Families with children 12 yrs +. When you select the right food and presentation it's generally easy to attract and observe a variety of birds. Through careful placement of feeder and selection of foods you'll have the opportunity of seeing birds up close. Join Naturalist Larry Kascht for a program on all aspects of bird feeding: types of feeders, kinds of seed (and which birds eat them), bird i.d., ecology of feeder visitors. Maximum registrants 30, min 5. Register by Dec 30. $4.00. Retzer Nature Center, S14 W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 262-548-7801. Subjects: Birding, Nature [E-70413]

 Sheboygan County Audubon Society Brunch

Thursday, January 14, 2010. 10 am. Join Sheboygan County Audubon for their annual brunch. Dave Kuckuk will present a report on the results of the Bluebird Trail project held in 2009. Free. Maywood Environmental Park, 3615 Mueller Road, Sheboygan, Sheboygan County. Call 920-459-3906. Subjects: Birding, Environment, Nature [E-70274]

 Beginning Birding Class

Saturday, January 30, 2010. 1:30 pm. Interested in birding, but not sure how to begin? Members of Sheboygan County Audubon will show you the basic techniques for birding, provide information about equipment and share helpful hints. Free. Maywood Environmental Park, 3615 Mueller Road, Sheboygan, Sheboygan County. Call 920-459-3906. Subjects: Birding, Education, Nature [E-70276]

 Changes in Populations, Distribution of WI Bird Species

Tuesday, February 2, 2010. 7-8:30 pm. We know that birds react to their surroundings in many ways. For many species these changes can be determined and followed through research and monitoring programs. However, it is often unclear why these changes are occurring, and this becomes a real challenge when populations are declining noticeably or distribution ranges are shrinking. Bill Mueller presents some of the changes that our birds are undergoing in Wisconsin in this very educational program. Free. Riveredge Nature Center, 4458 W. Hawthorne Dr, Newburg, Ozaukee County. Call 800-287-8098. Subjects: Birding, Science [E-70444]

 Beginning Birding Class

Saturday, February 27, 2010. 1:30 pm. Interested in birding, but not sure how to begin? Members of Sheboygan County Audubon will show you the basic techniques for birding, provide information about equipment and share helpful hints. Free. Maywood Environmental Park, 3615 Mueller Road, Sheboygan, Sheboygan County. Call 920-459-3906. Subjects: Birding, Education, Hobbies [E-70280]

 Pick Up Times for Bird Seed Order - Nashotah Park

Friday, November 6, 2009 through Saturday, November 7, 2009. 10 to 4:30pm Fri; 8 to 2pm Sat. Watch your mailbox for our 2009 Bird SeedFlyer. Retzer Nature Center, S14 W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 262-896-8007. Subjects: Birding, Nature [E-68559]

 Pick Up Times for Bird Seed Order - Minooka Park

Sunday, November 8, 2009 through Monday, November 9, 2009. 12-4:30pm Sun; 10 to 4:30 Mon. Watch your mailbox for our 2009 Bird SeedFlyer. Retzer Nature Center, S14 W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 262-896-8007. Subjects: Birding, Nature [E-68560]

 When Animals Talk A Group Exhibition of Animal Inspired Artwork

Friday, October 16, 2009 through Saturday, November 28, 2009. Reception: 5-9 pm. Explore a multitude of creatures in this exciting group exhibition of painting and sculpture. Birds in flight, a mythical bear, and mischievous monkeys are a representative few. These animals, whether real or imagined, will enchant, startle or amuse. Free and Open to the Public. Tory Folliard Gallery-Milwaukee, 233 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-273-7311. Subjects: Art, Birding, Environment [E-68738]