Upcoming Events…

Bird Walk, Petrifying Springs Park

Petrifying Springs Park 5555 7th Street, Kenosha, WI, United States

Meet at area 2, where the feeders are, by 5:30 PM. This is the lot north of the Pike River bridge accessed from JR, see map at: https://hoyaudubon.org/maps/petrifyingsprings/ We will be looking for fall migrant birds.

Big Sit

Carre-Hogle Park 1699 Main Street, Racine, WI, United States

Hoy's 14th Big Sit is a FREE EVENT and open to EVERYONE! It is an easy activity for those with limited mobility, as birders watch from a stationary location. Bring binoculars, sunscreen, water, snacks, and a folding chair.

Hoy Audubon Society Program: Hawkwatching in Northeastern Illinois

Northside Neighborhood Library | Kenosha Public Library 1500 27th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, United States

Vic Berardi is the founder of the Illinois Beach State Park Hawkwatch which began in the year 2000 and will be celebrating its 25th consecutive year of fulltime raptor migration monitoring. Vic is a well recognized raptor photographer with many of his photos published in books and articles. Vic is also currently on the board

Hawkwatch at Chiwaukee Prairie

Chiwaukee Prairie 121st Street and 2nd Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, WI, United States

Meet at 121st Street and 2nd Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158. Hoy plans to meet at Chiwaukee to watch for migrating raptors. There is roadside parking in this area, please park along the west side of 2nd Avenue only. Bring your binoculars, a chair, water, snacks, and layered clothing in case it's breezy. Due to

Hoy Audubon Society Program: Wisconsin Owls

Northside Neighborhood Library | Kenosha Public Library 1500 27th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, United States

Wisconsin has a wealth of owls. Discover where and how they live. Examine the adaptations that make owls perfectly adapted to hunt at night. Suitable for ages 8 and up. Beth Goeppinger was the DNR naturalist at Richard Bong Recreation Area for 28 years. She is an avid outdoor enthusiast with a special interest in

Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point

Shoop Park (Racine County) 4534-4326 Lighthouse Drive, Wind Point, United States

We'll meet at the parking lot at Shoop Park. We may walk northward along the lakefront to the Wind Point Lighthouse. To get back to the parking lot, we'll either retrace our steps or walk along the edge of Shoop golf course. The field trip end time will depend on bird activity and/or weather conditions

Owl Prowl

Bong State Recreational Area (BB Parking Area) 26000 Co Hwy BB, Kansasville, WI

We will drive to various locations near and within the park to listen for owls. Please meet promptly by 7:00 PM at the DNR parking lot that is located on the north side of BB (7th Street), approximately 0.7 mile west of Hwy 75. A Wisconsin State Parks vehicle admission sticker will be required when

Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point

Shoop Park (Racine County) 4534-4326 Lighthouse Drive, Wind Point, United States

We'll meet at the parking lot at Shoop Park. We may walk northward along the lakefront to the Wind Point Lighthouse. To get back to the parking lot, we'll either retrace our steps or walk along the edge of Shoop golf course. The field trip end time will depend on bird activity and/or weather conditions

Lakefront Birding – Kenosha

Southport Park 7825 First Avenue, Kenosha, WI

We'll first meet at the parking lot at Southport Park (just north of the Kenosha Sand Dunes) and will then visit other spots along the lakefront.  The field trip end time will depend on bird activity and/or weather conditions but will generally conclude no later than 11:00 or 12:00 PM. Along the lake we'll be

Waterfowl at Eagle Lake

Eagle Lake Park 23705 Church Rd, Kansasville, WI

TENTATIVE: We'll meet at the parking lot closest to the lake at Eagle Lake Park and then proceed to other stops around the lake. The field trip end time will depend on bird activity and/or weather conditions but will generally conclude no later than 11:00 or 12:00 PM. DEPENDING ON WATERFOWL NUMBERS IN THE WEEK

Hoy’s Holiday Potluck Dinner

River Bend Nature Center 3600 N Green Bay Rd, Racine, WI, United States

Current chapter members of the Hoy Audubon Society chapter, please join us for our holiday potluck dinner. Contact Helen Pugh at +1 262.308.6419 by phone/text to reserve your seat. Specify the number of member(s) when reserving with Helen. If your membership is not current, you may renew at the door or click here to join/renew

Lakefront Birding – Kenosha

Southport Park 7825 First Avenue, Kenosha, WI

We'll first meet at the parking lot at Southport Park (just north of the Kenosha Sand Dunes) and will then visit other spots along the lakefront.  The field trip end time will depend on bird activity and/or weather conditions but will generally conclude no later than 11:00 or 12:00 PM. Along the lake we'll be