Upcoming Events…

World Migratory Bird Day Celebration Goes Digital

Both the City of Kenosha and Kenosha County are recognized as Bird Cities. To be recognized as a Bird City, a community must meet criteria spread across six categories: habitat creation and protection, community forest management, limiting threats to birds, education, energy and sustainability, and the official recognition and celebration of World Migratory Bird Day.

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. Bring your binoculars, a chair, water, snacks, and layered clothing in case it's breezy. NOTE: The October 10 date was canceled due to poor migration winds

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 and 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 but

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 – Kenosha

Southport Park 7825 First Avenue, Kenosha, WI

Hoy Audubon will hold two fall bird walks along the Kenosha Lakefront. We'll meet at the parking lot at Southport Park and walk a portion of the Kenosha Sand Dunes. We will also visit other spots along the lakefront. The field trip end time will depend on bird activity and/or weather conditions but will generally

Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point

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

Hoy Audubon will hold fall bird walks at Wind Point. We'll meet at the parking lot at Shoop Park and 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

Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point

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

Hoy Audubon will hold fall bird walks at Wind Point. We'll meet at the parking lot at Shoop Park and 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

Lakefront Birding – Kenosha

Southport Park 7825 First Avenue, Kenosha, WI

Hoy Audubon will hold two fall bird walks along the Kenosha Lakefront. We'll meet at the parking lot at Southport Park and walk a portion of the Kenosha Sand Dunes. We will also visit other spots along the lakefront. The field trip end time will depend on bird activity and/or weather conditions but will generally

Racine Christmas Bird Count

Hoy Audubon Society requests all birders and those interested in helping look for and count birds to join the 121st annual Christmas Bird Count this month. This nationwide program, coordinated by the National Audubon Society, is free and open to the public. It involves gathering information in designated count areas and from home feeder watchers

Kenosha Christmas Bird Count

Hoy Audubon Society requests all birders and those interested in helping look for and count birds to join the 121st annual Christmas Bird Count this month. This nationwide program, coordinated by the National Audubon Society, is free and open to the public. It involves gathering information in designated count areas and from home feeder watchers

Hoy Field Trip: Waterfowl & Gulls on the Kenosha Lakefront

Southport Park 7825 First Avenue, Kenosha, WI

We'll meet at the parking lot at Southport Park. We will also 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 12:00 PM. Along the lake we'll be looking for waterfowl as well as various gull species. It's