Horicon Marsh Bird Club
Dedicated to the study and education about the Birds of Horicon Marsh and Wisconsin
Horicon Marsh Bird Club [Exit DNR] was organized in August 1994, for the purpose of studying and sharing with others the rich bird life of Horicon Marsh and eastern Wisconsin. Through regularly scheduled field trips, meetings, and other activities; members will develop a better understanding and deeper appreciation of the diversity of birds and their important habitats around us.
Although the club is primarily focused on education and observation of birds, members will be offered the opportunity to become involved in a variety of conservation projects and important wildlife surveys, which will help monitor the status of our birds and aid in managing their populations and habitats.
From backyard birdwatchers to field ornithologists and researchers, Bird Club activities are available for novice and expert birders alike. We encourage families and youth to join us in observing and studying Wisconsin birds.
Bird Club Activities
All activities are open to the general public.
- Monthly Programs:
The Bird Club meets from August to May on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are held at the DNR Service Center, located on Hwy. 28, between the cities of Horicon and Mayville.
- Field Trips:
Trips are offered throughout the year to a variety of locations and habitats to experience and learn about the birds of the area.
- Bird Surveys:
The Bird Club will be involved in monitoring some of the bird populations at Horicon Marsh and other locales to supplement surveys conducted by Wisconsin DNR and other researchers.
- Horicon Marsh Bird Festival:
The Bird Club assists in organizing and conducting the annual Bird Festival at Horicon Marsh. This weekend-long event is held each May at the peak of the spring bird migration.
- Newsletter:
Members receive a monthly newsletter detailing Bird Club activities and information about Wisconsin birds.
Horicon Marsh
Over 290 species of birds have been documented at Horicon Marsh, making this one of the top birding hotspots in the upper midwest. Many threatened and endangered species rely on this marsh during the year to maintain their populations.
Horicon Marsh has been recognized as a "Wetland of International Importance" and a "Globally Important Bird Area", which provides abundant opportunities for the study and management of Wisconsin birds.
Download the Horicon Marsh Bird Checklist - Status and Seasonal Distribution [PDF 171KB]
More Horicon Marsh birding information...
Other Sites
The Bird Club will also take advantage of other birding hotspots in southern Wisconsin, such as the Lake Michigan shore, Kettle Moraine, and other sites, to experience the birds of our state.
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