Birding Events in Wisconsin

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 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]

 Great Backyard Bird Count

Saturday, February 13, 2010. 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Learn more about Wisconsin's winter bird residents and join tens of thousands of everyday bird watchers for the 13th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC)! This national event, organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society, is an opportunity for families, students, and people of all ages to engage in real citizen science. As a participant, you'll count birds and report their sightings online. We'll provide the binoculars and teach you how! Free. ALNC Monona Campus, 300 Femrite Drive, Monona, Dane County. Call 608-221-4038. Subjects: Environment, Birding, OutdoorRec [E-70696]

 Arboretum Walks: Winter Birds and Animal Tracks

Sunday, February 14, 2010. 1pm birds; 1:30 animal tracks. Look for winter birds. Cardinals may be singing, chickadees and nuthatches changing their tunes and woodpeckers drumming. Discover how our feathered friends have been doing this winter. In the family walk from 1:30-2:30 p.m., animal tracks are easy to spot in the snow and mud. If neither is present, look for trails/traces animals make through the vegetation. UW Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-263-7888. Subjects: Birding, Wildlife, Walking [E-72344]

 Bald Eagle Appreciation Day

Saturday, February 27, 2010. 9am to 3pm. Live bald eagle programs, exhibits, birding experts, bald eagle viewing, hiking at parks, winter lodging specials. Prairie du Chien Chamber and Tourism Council, 211 S Main, Prairie du Chien, Crawford County. Call 608-326-8555, 800-732-1673. Subjects: Birding, Nature, Wildlife [E-71681]

 Bald Eagle Appreciation Day

Saturday, February 27, 2010. A family-friendly event featuring various eagle displays and exhibits. Prairie du Chien Regional Tourism Center, Prairie du Chien, Crawford County. Call 800-732-1673. Subjects: Birding, Families, Wildlife [E-71836]

 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]

 Gourd Birdhouses

Saturday, February 27, 2010. 9am to noon. Turn a dried gourd into a beautiful birdhouse. Learn the process of cleaning, decorating and maintaining these natural homes. All materials supplied. Please call to preregister and prepay the fee. Sponsored by Bong Naturalist Association. Meet at the visitor center. $15. Richard Bong State Recreation Area - Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Rd, Kansasville, Kenosha County. Call 262-878-5600. Subjects: Crafts, Birding, Nature [E-72227]

 Loud-mouth Jays Nature Storytime

Friday, March 5, 2010. 9:30-10:30 am. Screech! Chatter, chatter! The blue jays announce their presence to the world. Join us as we try to decipher what the jays are saying. This hour of nature fun awaits 3 to 6 year olds with accompanying adults. Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit (off Hwy 67 half mile west of Dundee), N2875 Hwy 67, Dundee, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Wildlife, Birding, Kids [E-71280]

 Rat-a-tat-tat, Who's There? Woodpeckers Nature Storytime

Friday, March 19, 2010. 9:30-10:30 am. Why do woodpeckers peck trees? What are they looking for? We'll find out the answers to these questions and a lot more about woodpeckers. This hour of nature fun awaits 3 to 6 year olds with accompanying adults. Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit (off Hwy 67 half mile west of Dundee), N2875 Hwy 67, Dundee, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Nature, Kids, Birding [E-71283]

 An Evening With Nature Dealing with Nuisance Backyard Wildlife

Thursday, April 8, 2010. 7-8:30 pm. Presenter: Ricky Lien, DNR Wildlife Biologist Are raccoons knocking over your garbage cans? Are deer eating all your tulips? Do groundhogs dine daily in your garden? If yes, then join Ricky Lien as he shares tips and techniques to deal with these nuisance animals and others. This program is most appropriate for adults and youth over the age of 10 years. Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit (off Hwy 67 half mile west of Dundee), N2875 Hwy 67, Dundee, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-8322. Subjects: Birding, Nature [E-71285]

 Annual Bird & Garden Fair

Saturday, May 15, 2010. 10 am, 3 pm. Cage Birds, cages, bird feed, supplies, garden plants,and other vendors. Free admission Lunch available, Raffles and Silent Auction. Educational presentation TBA. Marshfield Fair Grounds. Contact: Marlene 715-884-2659 Fairgrounds, 513 E 17th, Marshfield, Wood County. Call 715-884-2659. Subjects: Birding, Gardening, Pets [E-71309]

 Central Wisconsin Prairie Chicken Festival

Friday, April 16, 2010 through Sunday, April 18, 2010. varied each day. This is the 5th year for the Festival - a "Celebration of Grasslands". Make your reservations now to view Wisconsin's Greater Prairie-chickens. The highlighted location is the Buena Vista Wildlife Area, home to more than 200 recorded bird species. Other locations include state wildlife areas: Leola, Mead and Paul Olson. The Historic Point Basse, and Wisconsin Rapids Community Theater also have activities. Enjoy: birding tours, kids crafts, nature artists and authors, bird banding and more. $2 entry, $25 observation blinds. Portage County. Call 715-343-6215. Subjects: Birding, Wildlife, Nature [E-72167]

 Wisconsin's Wild Birds

Tuesday, March 2, 2010 through Sunday, May 2, 2010. Sat/Sun 11 am to 3 pm. Wild birds of Wisconsin in watercolor, pen and ink, on pottery, sculpture and ornaments. Featuring watercolors of sandhill and whooping cranes by Vicky Lilla, pen and ink drawings of loons, herons, and cranes by Kim Russell, hand-painted wood ornaments, mobiles, and sculpture by Kim Russell, loons on functional pottery by Joanne Kirkland, and painted and carved wood sculpture by Tom Kelly. Gallery hours: Sat/Sun 11-3 Free. Across the street from the Spring Green Post Office, 143 S Washington St, Spring Green, Sauk County. Call 608-588-7049 f.or seasonal hours. Subjects: Birding, Galleries, Art [E-71141]