Benjamin F. Goss Bird Club

Waukesha County, Wisconsin

BEN GOSS BIRD CLUB FIELD TRIPS FOR 2008
For questions, please contact Anne Moretti at amoretti AT wi.rr DOT com or (262) 965-3860.

Sunday, June 22nd - 8:00 A.M.
Turtle Valley Wildlife Area

We will meet at Turtle Valley Wildlife Area at 8:00 AM on Sunday, June 22nd.

There is a small parking lot on the west side of Hwy P where the road curves.  Carpooling would be a good idea since space is limited.

Turtle Valley Wildlife Area is located about 2 miles north of Delavan. County Highways P and O bisect the area and parking can be found along both roads.

There are some wide gravel farm roads as well as narrow weedy paths which we can follow. Viewing from the roads is also possible. Bring spotting scopes, if you have one. There is no shade, so bring a hat and sunscreen. Water and snacks are a good idea, too.

Birds to be expected are: Dickcissels, both Meadowlarks, possible Upland Sandpipers, a variety of Sparrows and Waterfowl.

Directions from Eagle:

• Head west on Hwy 59 until junction with Hwy 12/67.

• Turn left (south) on 12/67 for a very short block.

• Turn right (west) on Territorial Rd. (It comes up suddenly)

• Continue on Territorial Rd past Hwy H to Jackson Rd.

• Turn left (south) on Jackson until you come to Hwy A.

• Turn right (west) on Hwy A for about a mile until you see a BP Gas station on your right. (Coffee, snacks, restrooms)

• Turn left (south) on Hwy P, which is across from the gas station.

• Continue on Hwy P for about a mile until you see a curve in the road.

• Park on the left (west) side of the road in the small parking lot. Dickcissels can often be seen right from this spot!

The outing will last about 3 - 4 hours, depending upon weather conditions.
 

ADDITIONAL FIELD TRIPS FOR 2008
The following events / field trips are not sponsored by the Goss Bird Club but have been included here for those interested in attending.

WISCONSIN SOCIETY FOR ORNITHOLOGY
The Wisconsin Society for Ornithology (WSO) field trips are open for anyone to attend.  Click here for a listing of 2008 Field Trips.
 

LAPHAM PEAK STATE PARK (Sundays : April 27th, May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th)
Sunday Morning Bird Hikes led by Mike Fort

Meet at the Evergreen Shelter in the lower parking lot at 7:00 A.M.
A State Parks sticker will be needed for vehicle parking.

Lapham Peak is located about 1 mile south of I-94 on Hwy. C.  Entrance is on east side of road.  State park sticker required. Ponds, fields, woods.
BIRDS: Spring–ducks, geese, herons, hawks, owls, woodpeckers (including Pileated), bluebirds, swallows and other passerines.

• Birds reported to eBird

• DNR website

• Friends of Lapham Peak website

• Map

SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN BIRD RELATED OUTINGS/PROGRAMS
For a comprehensive list of other bird related outings in SE Wisconsin,
follow Paul Hunter's link:
http://home.wi.rr.com/phunter1/birdevents.html

Please note that parking in the State Parks designated as fee areas require a Wisconsin Parks Motor Vehicle Admission Sticker.  These are available at the sites.  A senior sticker cost $10.00.