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SUMMARY:Wild Birds of Prey
DESCRIPTION:This program will introduce some of Wisconsin’s raptors through mounted specimens\, artifacts\, resources\, and LIVE birds. Appreciate the many benefits raptors provide to humans and nature\, learn action items to help our raptors through habitat conservation and awareness\, and celebrate the majesty of these amazing birds of prey. It is a privilege to work with these incredible avian ambassadors as partners in education. These are educational birds who cannot be returned to the wild due to a variety of permanent injuries. Marsh Haven Nature Center holds permits from both the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to use these birds for educational purposes. \nLocation: Marsh Haven Nature Center\, Indoor Respect Our Earth Theater\, W10145 WI-49\, Waupun WI 53963 \n$5 for adults | $3 for students 6-14 | free for students 5 and under \nNo registration needed or pre-payment necessary.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/wild-birds-of-prey-2026/
LOCATION:Marsh Haven Nature Center\, W10145 Wisconsin 49\, Waupun\, WI\, 53963\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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SUMMARY:Hot Spot Birding: Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leaders: Jeff Bahls and Kelli Bahls \nYour trip leaders will be using the knowledge obtained from other festival field trips in finding various birding locations (Hot Spots) in hopes of adding as many species as possible in the time allotted. We may even strike out on our own to a new birding spot not included in this year’s festival! Walking on uneven trails is possible. Meet at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center on Hwy. 28 between Mayville and Horicon. Please use the entrance on the south side of the building. Bus departs at 4:00pm SHARP.  \nRegistration with payment required.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/hot-spot-birding-saturday-2026/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T220000
DTSTAMP:20260521T024631
CREATED:20260123T164816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T164909Z
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SUMMARY:Birds and Beers
DESCRIPTION:Price: Free event but you pay for your own food and drink \nJoin your fellow festival goers and birding buddies at Hoya Hop House to compare sightings and celebrate life birds. \nHoya Hop House Brewing is a new craft brewery on Main Street in Waupun.  It features a great atmosphere with outdoor and indoor seating\, great food options\, and creative craft brews. Visit https://www.hoyahophousebrewing.com/ for more details.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/birds-and-beers-2026/
LOCATION:Hoya Hop House Brewing\, 514 E Main St\, Waupun\, WI\, 53963\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T024631
CREATED:20260123T163932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T163932Z
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SUMMARY:Screeches\, Squawks and\, Squeals of the Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Price: Free\, no registration required \nTrip Leader: Liz Herzmann \nNo registration required \nDuring the day\, Horicon Marsh is a relaxing and tranquil place to enjoy nature. But the dark mysteries of the marsh at night can be “chilling” to those not accustomed to the sounds of nocturnal creatures. Hike leader Liz Herzmann will dispel the myths of the night as she helps you identify the many nocturnal sounds that come from within the cattails. This program will be conducted outside with easy walking but possible uneven terrain so dress warm and bring a low powered flashlight. Meet at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center on Hwy. 28 between Mayville and Horicon. Please use the lower entrance on the south side of the building.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/screeches-squawks-and-squeals-of-the-marsh-2026/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T024631
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T154956Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Old Marsh Road - Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leaders: Jeff Bahls\, and USFWS staff Frank Gercz \nJoin your trip leaders on a guided birding bus tour across 3+ miles of the interior of the refuge via Old Marsh Road. We will start at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge headquarters and begin with some grassland\, marsh\, and forested sections along the way to our destination.   \nThis is a unique opportunity to travel an area of the marsh that is closed to public access during this time of the year. Viewing highlights include many species of water birds\, spring warblers etc. Wear good walking shoes. Bus departs at 6:00am SHARP. Bring your own snacks.  \nRegistration with payment required. A portion of each registration for this tour will be donated to the Friends of Horicon National Wildlife Refuge. 
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/birding-old-marsh-road-bus-tour-2026/
LOCATION:Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, W4279 Headquarters Road\, Mayville\, WI\, 53050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T090000
DTSTAMP:20260521T024631
CREATED:20260123T170224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T215611Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Adventure Boat Tour (5/10/26\, 7am)
DESCRIPTION:Engage in a birding adventure to glimpse one of the over 300 species of birds that visit Horicon Marsh annually. This is a guided two-hour pontoon ride into the Horicon Marsh.  \nRegister and pay at https://www.horiconmarsh.com/ or by calling (920) 643-7072. \nPrice: $38/adult\, $20/child (Ages 5-15)\nTrip Leaders: Becca Sher and Dani Baumann\nAvailable Spaces: 32
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/birding-adventure-boat-tour-5-10-26-7am/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Landing\, 305 Mill Street\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T090000
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SUMMARY:Ledge Park Birding Tour
DESCRIPTION:Trip leader: Matt Herzmann \nLedge Park is part of the Dodge County Parks system\, and its 82 acres lies along the Niagara Escarpment\, a natural rock ledge that begins at Niagara Falls and moves westward. It divides the park into upper and lower areas and provides a breathtaking overlook of the famous Horicon Marsh and surrounding countryside. The area is heavily wooded\, and we will bird along park roads and trails looking for flycatchers\, tanagers\, thrushes and warblers. Ledge Park has 160+ birds on its e-Bird checklist.  When entering the park\, turn right into the upper level of the park and go to the first set of parking stalls to meet for the trip. \nRegistration with payment required.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/ledge-park-birding-tour-2026/
LOCATION:Dodge County Ledge Park\, N7403 Park Road\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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SUMMARY:Birding the Marsh Haven Nature Center Trails
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 10\, 8:30-10am \nPrice: $15 \nTrip Leader: Rick Vant Hoff \nLocation: Marsh Haven Nature Center\, Indoor Respect Our Earth Theater\, W10145 WI-49\, Waupun WI 53963 \nLimit: 20 \nThe hike at Marsh Haven Nature Center consists of three different trails: a wetland trail\, a prairie trail\, and a woodland trail\, with no trail longer than ½ mile.  Common birds in the area are Eastern Bluebirds\, swallows\, a variety of sparrows\, hawks\, Sandhill Cranes and more.  The spring season holds potential for spotting a variety of warblers migrating through the area.  Meet at Marsh Haven Nature Center. \nRegistration with payment required.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/birding-the-marsh-haven-nature-center-trails-2026/
LOCATION:Marsh Haven Nature Center\, W10145 Wisconsin 49\, Waupun\, WI\, 53963\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T024631
CREATED:20260123T165431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T215649Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Adventure Boat Tour (5/10/26\, 10am)
DESCRIPTION:Engage in a birding adventure to glimpse one of the over 300 species of birds that visit Horicon Marsh annually. This is a guided two-hour pontoon ride into the Horicon Marsh.  \nRegister and pay at https://www.horiconmarsh.com/ or by calling (920) 643-7072. \nPrice: $38/adult\, $20/child (Ages 5-15)\nTrip Leaders: Becca Sher and Dani Baumann\nAvailable Spaces: 32
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/birding-adventure-boat-tour-5-10-26-10am/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Landing\, 305 Mill Street\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T024631
CREATED:20260123T172432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T172432Z
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SUMMARY:NEW!  Absolutely Bat-ty
DESCRIPTION:Price: $5 for adults\, $3 for students 6-14\, free for ages 5 and under \nLimit: No registration required  \nIt’s another thing with wings program!  Learn about the bats that call Wisconsin home.  You’ll learn about their characteristics\, natural history\, the challenges they face\, and how we can help them.  The program is indoors and will have a PowerPoint presentation along with artifacts and LIVE bat ambassadors.  Admission to the Marsh Haven Museum is included in the cost of the program.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/new-absolutely-bat-ty-2026/
LOCATION:Marsh Haven Nature Center\, W10145 Wisconsin 49\, Waupun\, WI\, 53963\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T163000
DTSTAMP:20260521T024631
CREATED:20260123T171858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T175512Z
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SUMMARY:Buffalo Speaks Reserve Birding Hike (5/10/26\, 2pm)
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, May 10\, 2:00-4:30 pm\nPrice: $25\nTrip Leaders: Jeff Bahls\, Leslie Andrich and Milwaukee Audubon Society representative\nLocation: Meet at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\nLimit: 15 \nBuffalo Speaks Reserve includes the state-cataloged Kolterman American Indian Effigy Mound and Petroform Site\, is located northeast of Horicon Marsh along Highway Z. Its habitat restoration buffer includes part of Wisconsin’s Niagara Escarpment and holds a variety of bird habitats. \nThe site is privately owned by Milwaukee Audubon Society as part of an important migratory corridor for many passerine bird species and other bird and mammal migrants. The adjacent Niagara Formation stone cliffs create thermals and updrafts providing lift for soaring raptors\, including local eagles. The reserve’s patterned habitats also support a variety of breeding bird species. Acoustic bird and frog monitoring began in June 2019. \nThe Niagara Escarpment provides a guiding landform for long-distance and high-flying migrants following the extended Rock River lowland between Green Bay and Rock Island\, Illinois on the Mississippi River. Seeps and springs issuing from the base of the escarpment provide water and bathing sites for birds \nTrip participants will meet at the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Parking lot. Due to limited parking at the site\, carpooling is required. This property is typically closed to the public; however\, we have permission for this exclusive trip. Once at the site\, this will be an all-walking tour of up to 2 miles. Walking conditions will be over rough terrain with NO trail systems. There will be some potential trip hazards from rocks and stumps. Please take your activity level into consideration when signing up. \nProceeds will go to the Milwaukee Audubon Society for future restoration and habitat work on the property.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/buffalo-speaks-reserve-birding-hike-5-10-26-2pm/
LOCATION:Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, W4279 Headquarters Road\, Mayville\, WI\, 53050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T024631
CREATED:20260123T165010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T215742Z
UID:10000657-1778425200-1778432400@horiconmarshbirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Birding Adventure Boat Tour (5/10/26\, 3pm)
DESCRIPTION:Engage in a birding adventure to glimpse one of the over 300 species of birds that visit Horicon Marsh annually. This is a guided two-hour pontoon ride into the Horicon Marsh.  \nRegister and pay at https://www.horiconmarsh.com/ or by calling (920) 643-7072. \nPrice: $38/adult\, $20/child (Ages 5-15)\nTrip Leader: Rick Vant Hoff\nAvailable Spaces: 32
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/birding-adventure-boat-tour-5-10-26-3pm/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Landing\, 305 Mill Street\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T100000
DTSTAMP:20260521T024631
CREATED:20260123T171629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T175011Z
UID:10000669-1778486400-1778493600@horiconmarshbirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Birding Ziegler Park\, Mayville (5/11/26\, 8am)
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 11\, 8:00-10:00am\nPrice: $15\nTrip Leaders: Brad Webb and Michael Bingham\nLocation: Ziegler Park\, Mayville\, 800 Kekoskee Street\, Mayville\, WI (meet in parking lot by ball diamonds)\nLimit: 15 \nSince “discovering” this 70-acre gem\, it has been a superstar throughout the Horicon Marsh Bird Festival (154 species e-Birded here). Ziegler Park has 72.3 acres of parkland; most of which is mature wooded forest along the east branch of the Rock River with a 1.5-mile nature trail. This Mayville City Park is a great spot for many birds but particularly warblers. This can be a warbler hotspot with over 15 species being seen on a good day (28 species e-Birded). Join us to search for the colorful woodland warblers! \nRegistration with payment required.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/birding-ziegler-park-mayville-5-11-26-8am/
LOCATION:Ziegler Park\, 800 Kekoskee Street\, Mayville\, WI\, 53050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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