Join Mike McDowell and other birding enthusiasts on a hike through Pope Farm Conservancy to observe the behavior of birds preparing for or already involved in fall migration. Every year birds fly thousands of miles in the fall to their wintering spots in the south. Mike will share tips and techniques for identifying and observing birds during this mass exodus. We are likely to see and hear many different birds both in the sky and in the habitat. Please bring binoculars, wear comfortable walking shoes, and dress for the weather.

This tour is FREE and open to the public – no registration is necessary.
We will meet in the lower parking lot.

About the Speaker: Michael Allen McDowell has been observing and documenting the avifauna in the Middleton area since the early 1990s. He began leading field trips for Madison Audubon in the spring of 2002 and has observed almost 300 bird species in Dane County. Mike is probably best known for his AMAZING bird photography which can be found on the web at www.birddigiscoper.com. His photographs have appeared in newspapers, magazines, calendars, and were even featured on a Wisconsin state license plate and a local beer label! 

Hope to see you there!

FOPFC’s COVID-19 Safety Guidelines: As of August 1, 2021, masks are not required at FOPFC’s programs; however, if you have recently been exposed to someone with Covid-19 or are feeling unwell on the day of a program, please do not attend to ensure the safety of other attendees.