Birding Across Wisconsin – a June 2024 Tour

Wisconsin is a FABULOUS place to go birding, and this point was reinforced earlier in the summer, when a group of 10 birders from California “flew in” for an 8-day organized tour across our great state. The tour was led by Tom and Wendy Schultz, Jeff Baughman (who spoke to our club last year), and Jon Dunn, the primary author for the National Geographic’s Field Guide to the Birds of North America. 

Over the course of the weeklong tour, Wisconsin leaders felt a sense of pride and satisfaction having the opportunity to “show-off” a good number of Wisconsin specialties the western birders hoped to add to their life lists, such as Sedge Wren, Red-headed Woodpecker, Upland Sandpiper and many of the “eastern” warblers.  By the end of the week, the group observed a total of 167 bird species, which included 13 sparrows and 29 warblers. Additionally, and much to their appreciation (since California frequently suffers from dry conditions and fire) they truly enjoyed the many beautiful lush and green landscapes. 

Please join us for a presentation about this Grand Wisconsin Birding Tour 2024 on Tuesday, September 10, starting at 5:00 PM.  Please note that we’ll be meeting an hour earlier this month – with pizza as a way to welcome members to the start of a new season, and also to get people home on time for the presidential debate scheduled that same evening. 

Bring an easy dessert or snack to share if you wish; beverages will be available for purchase. 

This meeting will take place in the Club Room at Town Square, which is at the rear of the building, next to Town Square Tap. 

The Green Lake Bird and Nature Club meets every second Tuesday of the month, from September through May. We welcome anyone with an interest in birds and nature to attend.