Field Trips
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​2026 Field Trip Schedule:
Mark your calendars and join us as often as you are able!
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Generally scheduled for the third Saturday of the month but subject to change based on weather and field trip guide availability. Details for each trip will be released in advance closer to the event as noted below.
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NON-MEMBERS are always welcome!
Please check the club's general Facebook page for details on final date, time, and meeting location. Search for "Northeast Wisconsin Bird Club" on Facebook and check "Events".
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MEMBERS will receive an email with details on final date, time, and meeting location but are also encouraged to check the special "NWBC Members Only" Facebook page.
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JANUARY. 10. FOX CITIES AND FREEDOM AREA.
In search of local wintering specialties including waterfowl along the Fox River and Snowy Owl and other field birds in the Freedom area.
Meet at Woodman's behind the gas station at 9:00.
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FEBRUARY. 21. BUENA VISTA MARSH.
Target: Winter Owls, Raptors and with a little luck Greater Prairie Chickens.
Meet at 9 AM. BANCROFT WI, EXIT 143 OFF I-39 CITGO STATION at interchange.
​https://maps.app.goo.gl/XRDEN3sDvKEdUD3x7
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MARCH. 21. MACK STATE WILDLIFE ARE
Target: Early spring migrants and lingering winter visitors.
Meet at the Bergstrom Observation Deck on Van Patten rd, in Shiocton.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kmro4U5rW3zfHsHv5
APRIL, 11. BIRDING BY TROLLEY
Trolley ride through Killsnake, Collins, and Brillion State Wildlife Areas looking for early migrants and waterfowl.
Contact Tom and Elaine Meyer (falcon0609@gmail.com) to sign on.
Limited seating available at $15 per person. Register now to assure your seat!
Meets at Chilton Walmart for 8:00 a.m. departure.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4tEQ1ATv75QZ62Mv6
Lunch following at Herradura Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, 613 Calumet Street in Chilton.
MAY, 9. HIGH CLIFF STATE PARK
On Saturday Morning at 6:30. Walkabout with club member Dar Tiede in search of spring migrants. Meet at the Marina parking lot.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/GwMVoMuRbB8Bcv3m7
MAY WEEKENDER. WASHINGTON ISLAND BIRDING FESTIVAL
May 14-17. https://wianc.org/bird-festival
Lodging Information: Sunset Resort https://www.sunsetresortwi.com/
The festival begins on the 15th but it is recommended you arrive on the 14 to register.
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JUNE. 13. BUENA VISTA GRASSLANDS
Target: Sparrows, Upland Sandpiper, Western Meadowlark, Prairie Chicken, and more!
Meet tour guide Neil Schroeder at 9:00 am in the Pick & Save parking lot east of exit 250 in Waupaca. https://maps.app.goo.gl/JVn58oGkwB7a5evZ6
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JULY. 11. WOLF RIVER KAYAKING FROM STEVENSVILLE TO HORTONVILLE
Meet at 9:00 at the Stevensville off of Cty-S boat landing. Expect 2.5 hours on the water.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SDQDRHtNkE9oJTyz8
AUGUST. 8. HORICON MARSH (Auto Tour and Old Marsh Road)
Meet in the Woodman's parking lot at 8:00 or the Horicon auto-tour lot at 9:00.
Target: Marsh and grassland birds.
Woodman's https://maps.app.goo.gl/FV6kW9RSrQUrirRL7
Horicon. https://maps.app.goo.gl/nwXqE6cvaRvUKTAw5
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SEPTEMBER. 19, THE WIOUWASH TRAIL
Meet at the Medina Junction trail-head. We will be trail hopping to the known hot-spots a
along the Wiouwash trail system. https://maps.app.goo.gl/HaZP1y55dnjBNV2w8
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OCTOBER, 10. Birding "The Woodpile Wildlife Refuge" with Ross Mueller.
A 300 acre wetland & woodland complex on the north side of Waupaca.
949 Marsh Street, Waupaca.
Meet at the parking lot at 9 AM. Plan on slow, easy hiking approximately 2 miles.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZCcGYojbXhvEg1mh7
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NOVEMBER, 21. Lake Michigan Shoreline
Starting in Manitowoc.
Meet at the park & ride on Hwy 10 & County N in Harrison at 9:00.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DeiK3fhy2TZ1byfz7
DECEMBER to JANUARY - AUDUBON CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTS.
2026 DATES WILL BE UPDATED BY NOVEMBER OF 2026.
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AUDUBON CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT SEASON
DECEMBER, 2026 - JANUARy, 2027
SHIOCTON
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APPLETON
Contact Dar Tiede
OSHKOSH
Contact Tom Ziebell
FREMONT
Contact Michael O'Connell
WAUPACA
Contact Ross Mueller
STOCKBRIDGE
Contact Travis Moore
GREEN BAY
Contact Adam Sinkula
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* FIELD TRIP DESTINATIONS AND DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
IF SO, WE WILL UPDATE THIS PAGE AT THE PROPER TIME..