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SUMMARY:Mud Lake Wildlife Area Bird Hike\, Sunday\, June 28\, 8-11am.
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club as we explore the Mud Lake Wildlife\nArea. Walk along an access road leading to the Crawfish River. We will bird along a\nriverine corridor passing some grasslands along the way on our way to some scrub-carr\nwetland. Mud Lake Wildlife Area is 4500 acres in size\, and the western hotspot has 155\nspecies on the checklist. Possibility for flycatchers\, herons\, woodpeckers\, swallows and\nwaterfowl!\nMeet at Mud Lake- Garden Rd Crawfish River boat launch.\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/mxHzvdR5myzyjwSV6 \, GPS coordinates: -88.873 43.229\nContact Liz Herzmann at 920-210-9054 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov for\ninformation.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/mud-lake-wildlife-area-bird-hike-sunday-june-28-8-11am/
LOCATION:Mud Lake – Garden Road Boat Launch
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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SUMMARY:Birding Dodge County Ledge Park: Sunday\, July 12\, 8:00-11:00am
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Dodge County Ledge Park for a bird hike. We will meet at the\nshower/restroom building on the upper loop entrance to the campground and walk from\nthere.\nLedge Park has recorded 171 bird species within its 83 acres\, making it one of the\nareas’ birdiest spots.  Members of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club will lead the hike. All\nfolks are welcome to join us\, no experience necessary. Free and no registration\nrequired.  Bring binoculars if you have them.  Plan on walking 1-2 miles.  Terrain may be\nsomewhat rocky in spots.\nN7403 Park Rd\, Horicon\, WI 53032.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/birding-dodge-county-ledge-park-sunday-july-12-800-1100am/
LOCATION:Dodge County Ledge Park\, N7403 Park Road\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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SUMMARY:Birding Old Marsh Road: Sunday\, August 30\, 8-11am
DESCRIPTION:This is the last weekend that Old Marsh Road is open to the public! Join members of\nthe Horicon Marsh Bird Club for one last hurrah through this beautiful area! Viewing\nhighlights in August include many species of water birds such as black-necked stilts\,\nAmerican bittern and common gallinule. Shorebird migration has begun by this time\, so\nwe’ll search for plovers\, sandpipers\, dowitchers\, stilts and more! You will be walking\ngravel dike tops\, up to 3 miles. Wear good walking shoes and bring water.\nMeet at the East end of Old Marsh Road at the intersection of Point Road North and\nPoint Road West. GPS coordinates of 43.611157 -88.616254.\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/pdYYCNB8fQ94pEGi6\nFor additional information please contact Liz Herzmann at 920-210-9054\nor elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/birding-old-marsh-road-sunday-august-30-8-11am/
LOCATION:Old Marsh Road -East end
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T200000
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SUMMARY:Birding Costa Rica
DESCRIPTION:Join the Horicon Marsh Bird Club for our upcoming meeting on September 17 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitors Center\, N7725 WI-28\, Horicon\, WI 53032. This month’s program will take us on a journey to the tropical forests and wetlands of Costa Rica\, as Jeff and Suzanne Bahls share highlights from their March 2026 adventure. They traveled with the Wisconsin Natural Resources Foundation and Holbrook Travel on the Rhythms of Nature tour.\n\nTheir itinerary included Tortuguero\, located along Costa Rica’s northern Caribbean coast; Sarapiquí\, a lush lowland region in north-central Costa Rica; La Fortuna Waterfall; and Arenal Volcano National Park. Each destination offered its own unique habitats and opportunities to experience Costa Rica’s incredible diversity of birds and wildlife.\n\nDuring the trip\, Jeff and Suzanne recorded an impressive 127 species of birds\, along with 12 sloths\, including both two-toed and three-toed sloths. They also encountered several other mammals\, including three species of bats.\nCome join us as Jeff and Suzanne share their photographs\, stories\, and favorite memories from this unforgettable adventure. Whether you’ve dreamed of visiting Costa Rica or simply enjoy seeing birds and wildlife from around the world\, this promises to be an entertaining and informative evening!  We hope to see you there!\n\nIf you are unable to join us in person\, you can watch the meeting on zoom. You must first register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/MRzqAynVQG6OJq2M5r1VQg
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/birding-costa-rica/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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SUMMARY:Birding Mayville’s Ziegler Park: Saturday\, September 19\, 8-10am
DESCRIPTION:Since “discovering” this 70-acre gem\, it has been a superstar birding location (174\nspecies e-Birded here).  Ziegler Park has 72.3 acres of parkland; most of which is\nmature wooded forest along the east branch of the Rock River with a 1.5-mile nature\ntrail. This Mayville City Park is a great spot for many birds but particularly warblers in\nthe spring. Join us to search for early fall migrants!\nMeet at the baseball field parking lot at Ziegler Park\, 800 Kekoskee Street\,\nMayville\, WI 53050.\nFor more information\, contact Liz Herzmann at 920-210-9054\nor elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/birding-mayvilles-ziegler-park-saturday-september-19-8-10am/
LOCATION:Ziegler Park\, 800 Kekoskee Street\, Mayville\, WI\, 53050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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SUMMARY:Whooping Cranes in the Eastern Migratory Population
DESCRIPTION:Join the Horicon Marsh Bird Club on Thursday\, October 15\, at 6:30pm for an informative presentation\, “Whooping Cranes in the Eastern Migratory Population\,” featuring Alicia M. Ward\, Outreach Biologist with the International Crane Foundation.\n\nAlicia will explore the history of the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes\, an endangered species reintroduced to the eastern United States. Her presentation will cover the historic and ongoing threats these magnificent birds face\, the efforts to reintroduce them into the wild\, and the conservation work being done to protect their future. She will also share updates on the 2025 release cohort and highlight why the recovery of Whooping Cranes is a story of creativity\, perseverance\, and dedication.\nAlicia is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin\, where she studied zoology and anthropology. She began her career with the International Crane Foundation in 2023 as a Crane Conservation Fellow and now serves as an Outreach Biologist. Her work combines community outreach\, education\, research\, and fieldwork\, including monitoring and assisting in the protection of the Eastern Migratory Population.\nWith Wisconsin playing such an important role in Whooping Crane conservation\, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the challenges and successes of bringing these remarkable birds back from the brink of extinction.\n\nProgram DetailsDate: Thursday\, October 15Time: 6:30–7:30 p.m.Location: Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor CenterN7725 Hwy 28\, Horicon\, WI 53032\nIf you are not able to attend in person\, you can register at the following link to attend via Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/25NNKnJmTlqw0eijoGqa_w\nAll are welcome! We hope you can join us for this fascinating look at Whooping Crane conservation and the ongoing efforts to secure a future for this iconic species.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/whooping-cranes-in-the-eastern-migratory-population/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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SUMMARY:Birding Old Marsh Road
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 17 – 9:00-11:00 a.m. \nBirding Old Marsh Road \nJoin Caleb Jenks of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club on a guided hike across a portion of Old Marsh Rd. Hike will be approximately 1.5 miles\, easy walking and will offer an opportunity for a sneak peak of migrating birds on an area of the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge that has limited public access during fall. Some binoculars may be provided for loan. This program is free and no pre-registration is required\, however\, if you plan to attend as part of a larger group please call ahead so that we may plan for additional guides –920-937-0032. Meet at the Egret Trail boardwalk parking lot at the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge auto tour off Highway 49. \nNote: Old Marsh Road is closed to public access during the fall. This trip has received special permission from the USFWS staff.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/birding-old-marsh-road-2/
LOCATION:NWR Boardwalk\, NWR Boardwalk @43.617499\,-88.672714\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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SUMMARY:Buffalo Speaks Reserve\,
DESCRIPTION:Join the Horicon Marsh Bird Club on Thursday\, November 19\, at 6:30 p.m. for an informative presentation by Jim Uhrinak\, Conservation Chair for the Milwaukee Audubon Society. His presentation\, “Audubon Efforts at the Horicon Basin Crossroads\,” will explore the natural history\, geology\, and cultural heritage that make the Horicon Basin such a remarkable place for wildlife and conservation.\nSince the retreat of the glaciers\, the Horicon Basin has attracted hunters and supported an abundance of wildlife. Today\, it remains a treasure for restoration and conservation\, offering opportunities to recover wildlife populations\, restore native habitats\, and make new discoveries about the landscape we share.\nAs June Hlem wrote\, “Discovery is the greatest human pleasure.” The ongoing recovery of wildlife\, progress in habitat restoration\, and unexpected discoveries throughout the Horicon Basin continue to inspire those who work to protect it.\nUhrinak brings a broad background in wildlife ecology\, natural history\, and cultural landscape preservation to his conservation work. He studied Wildlife Ecology and Veterinary Anatomy at the University of Minnesota and has an interest in interpreting American Indian legends. A consulting arborist and life member of the International Oak Society\, he also works to restore oak savanna remnants—unique landscapes shaped by both natural processes and human activity.\nOne of his major areas of focus is Buffalo Speaks Reserve\, a 97-acre property in Dodge County where restoration efforts support native prairie\, woodland\, and grassland habitats. Through native planting initiatives and volunteer involvement\, the reserve is helping improve habitat for birds and other wildlife. Uhrinak also works with members of the Menominee community to incorporate traditional cultural burning practices into land management\, helping maintain grassland habitats while honoring Indigenous ecological knowledge and the area’s cultural history.Through his work with the Milwaukee Audubon Society and local restoration efforts\, Uhrinak highlights the connections between healthy habitats\, wildlife conservation\, and the human stories woven into Wisconsin’s landscapes.\nJoin us to learn more about Buffalo Speaks Reserve and the conservation efforts that help preserve the natural and cultural heritage of the Horicon Basin.\nProgram DetailsDate: Thursday\, November 19th\, 2026Time: 6:30–7:30 p.m.Location: Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor CenterN7725 Hwy 28\, Horicon\, WI 53032Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/GEO6iDeqSc-3w3vhQX2MLg\nAll are welcome! We hope you can join us for this interesting talk about Buffalo Speaks Reserve. \nSee less\n\n\n\nHoricon\, Wisconsin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet your host
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/buffalo-speaks-reserve/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270121T200000
DTSTAMP:20261112T024318Z
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SUMMARY:Eagle-eyed Community Science ; the Bald Eagle Nest Watch
DESCRIPTION:January \nBrenna Marsicek from the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance will present the program \nEagle-eyed Community Science ; the Bald Eagle Nest Watch \nThrough the tremendous power of on-the-ground volunteers\, the Bald Eagle Nest Watch\nprogram has gathered important information about the health\, productivity\, and nesting\nsuccess of hundreds of Bald Eagle nests in Wisconsin since 2018. Join this presentation\nto learn more about what these volunteers look for\, why the work matters\, and how bird\nand nature enthusiasts around Horicon Marsh can get involved. \nBrenna Marsicek is the director of outreach for Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance and\ncoordinates or supports a variety of volunteer community science programs including\nBald Eagle Nest Watch\, Kestrel Nest Box Monitoring Program\, Bird Collision Corps\,\nand the Madison-area Christmas Bird Count. She loves helping people connect with\nnature in creative\, engaging\, and meaningful ways. \n 
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/eagle-eyed-community-science-the-bald-eagle-nest-watch/
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270218T183000
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SUMMARY:For the Love of Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join us February 18th 2027  at 6:30PM \nFor the Love of Birds \nIn this presentation  Alicia Craig-King \,the Executive Director of Wisconsin Society for Ornithology  will share the status of birds in Wisconsin and all the ways we can help protect the birds we love. Using interactive maps\, sounds\, and color video and\npictures\, Alicia will share her love and passion for birds with you. \nPrior to joining the WSO in May of 2025.  Alicia worked for the Forest products laboratory \, spent several years in Alaska as  a Public Affairs Specialist and in Washington DC working for the US Fish and Wildlife Service .
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/for-the-love-of-birds/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270318T200000
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SUMMARY:Counting Cranes\, Not Sheep. Presenter Leslie Andrich
DESCRIPTION:March 18th 2027 \nThis presentation will be about the International Crane\nFoundation’s Midwest Annual Crane Count which marked 50 years in 2026. It will\ninclude how the count is done by volunteers throughout the Midwest in April when the\ncranes have arrived back in Wisconsin after spending winter elsewhere and what the ICF\ndoes with the data collected. \nLeslie Andrich has been birding her whole life and credits her mother\nwith nurturing a love of birds and the natural world into her from a very early age. Or waking up in their camper trailer in a campground in some far-flung state on family summer vacations to go “looking for birds” and other things. \nShe is the current secretary of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club and on the Horicon Marsh\nBird Festival committee. She leads and co-leads birding field trips for the club and\nfestival. \n \n 
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/counting-cranes-not-sheep-presenter-leslie-andrich/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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