Benjamin F. Goss Bird Club

Waukesha County, Wisconsin

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

Sunday, May 3, 2009 - 8:00 A.M.
Turtle Valley State Wildlife Area (Walworth Co.) for waterfowl, both meadowlarks, sparrows and possible upland sandpipers.  We'll meet at the parking area along P.

Saturday, May 10, 2009 (Mother’s Day) - 8:00 A.M.
South Kettle Moraine State Forest (Waukesha Co.) including Paradise Springs, Scuppernong Springs, Ottawa Lake, Hwy N and Wilton Rd, the Mackie Picnic Area and Piper Rd.  We will end our trip at Moretti's to view the new water feature.  Bring a bag lunch to eat in the screenhouse, if desired.  Meet at Paradise Springs at 8:00 A.M.  Note, a Wisconsin State Parks Sticker is required for parking.

Saturday, May 16, 2009
Spring Bird Count
Details later.

Sunday, June 21, 2009 (Father's Day)
Traditionally, we have gone to Turtle Valley State Wildlife Area, but we could decide to go somewhere else.  VERNON MARSH is a possibility or HORICON MARSH.  Details later.
 

ADDITIONAL FIELD TRIPS FOR 2009
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 2009 Field Trips.
 

LAPHAM PEAK STATE PARK - Sundays in 2009: April 26th, May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
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.roadrunner.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.