Upcoming Events…

Peregrine “picnic”

Racine County Courthouse 730 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine, United States

Racine's Courthouse Peregrine couple has produced three healthy chicks! Bring your binoculars, chair, and lunch to the courthouse lawn (southwest corner along 8th Street) at Noon on Saturday, June 19. The chicks should be active at that point. Spotting scopes will be available for closeup views. In the meantime, check out the action at https://falconcam.racinecounty.com!

Horicon Marsh

Horicon Marsh Auto Tour Redhead Hiking Trail Trailhead, Waupun, WI, United States

This is the 13th year that we'll be going as a group to Horicon, one of Wisconsin's premiere birding hotspots. If you would like to caravan (follow us in your own car), meet at the Hwy 20 Park and Ride at 7:30 AM (Racine County). If you would like to meet us at Horicon, we

Wind Lake Sod Farms

Wind Lake Sod Farms 5299 N Britton Road, Franksville, WI, United States

We plan to meet/begin near the intersection of North Britton and Burmeister Roads in Racine County by 8:00 AM. From the roadsides, we will look for Buff-breasted Sandpipers, American Golden-Plovers, Brewer's Blackbirds, and other fall migrants. Bring binoculars, a spotting scope if you have one, and a bird book. Note: If you attend our field

Bird Walk, Petrifying Springs Park

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

Meet at area 2 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. Rick Fare will lead our walk. Note: If you attend our field trips, we ask that you observe the latest CDC guidelines regarding

Big Sit

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

Hoy's 11th 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. Note: If you attend our field trips, we ask that you observe the latest CDC guidelines regarding

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: This field trip was postponed from October 9 to October 16

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 – 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 may 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

Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point

Eagle Lake Park 23705 Church Rd,, Kansasville, WI

NOTE: Due to the lack of waterfowl on Eagle Lake, the meeting location for this field trip is now at Shoop Park, Wind Point (Racine). 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

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

Hoy Audubon will hold two fall bird walks along the Kenosha Lakefront. We'll meet at the parking lot at Southport Park and may 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