During 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 […]
Join Jeff Bahls and Frank Gercz on a guided birding bus tour across 3+ miles of the interior of the refuge via Old Marsh Road. A reconfigured route this year visits many of the normal hotspots that have been your favorites for so long, but this year we will be able to travel Old Marsh […]
Ledge Park is part of the Dodge County Park system. Ledge Park (82 acres) lies along the Niagara Escarpment, a natural rock ledge which 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 located along the Niagara […]
We are excited to welcome back Horicon Marsh Boat Tours at Blue Heron Landing. New owners Troy and Jodell can’t wait to meet you! Spring brings new life and energy to the Horicon Marsh. Over 300 different species of birds are known to migrate through the marsh annually. This tour provides bird viewing opportunities from […]
Join trip leader, Tim Hahn, for a hike that will focus on bird species along the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center trail system; a boardwalk reaching out to Indermuehle Island through the marsh and covering a variety of habitats. Walking on uneven trails and in damp foliage is a possibility. Meet at the Horicon […]
The 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 […]
Join trip leader, Tim Hahn, for a hike that will focus on bird species along the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center trail system; a boardwalk reaching out to Indermuehle Island through the marsh and covering a variety of habitats. Walking on uneven trails and in damp foliage is a possibility. Meet at the Horicon […]
We are excited to welcome back Horicon Marsh Boat Tours at Blue Heron Landing. New owners Troy and Jodell can’t wait to meet you! Spring brings new life and energy to the Horicon Marsh. Over 300 different species of birds are known to migrate through the marsh annually. This tour provides bird viewing opportunities from […]
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 […]
Trip leaders Jeff Bahls and Liz Herzmann 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 […]
We are excited to welcome back Horicon Marsh Boat Tours at Blue Heron Landing. New owners Troy and Jodell can’t wait to meet you! Spring brings new life and energy to the Horicon Marsh. Over 300 different species of birds are known to migrate through the marsh annually. This tour provides bird viewing opportunities from […]
Since “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 it 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 […]
