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What the Duck?! Getting Started with Waterfowl Identification

November 2, 2023 @ 7:00 pm 8:30 pm

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Late fall through winter is prime time to view dozens of waterfowl species that migrate through south-central Wisconsin. In this class, you’ll learn about what species you can expect to find, useful field marks for identifying waterfowl in varied viewing conditions (especially if you don’t have a scope!), helpful birding tips for waterfowl viewing, and recommended locations to visit. Before you know it, you’ll be picking out a Redhead hiding in a raft of Canvasbacks!

This class is taught by Caitlyn Schuchhardt (she/her). Caitlyn is former Badgerland Bird Alliance staff and author of our Entryway to Birding blog series for beginning birders. She is also a co-leader of the Feminist Bird Club – Madison Chapter.

This course includes two parts: a class and optional field trip.

Class: 1.5 hours covering waterfowl identification. Held on Zoom on Thursday, November 2, 7-8:30 PM

Field Trip: 2 hrs. Location TBD, but in the Madison area. Held on Sunday, November 5, 9-11 AM

Enrollment is capped at 15 people. Register here.

A group of waterfowl in a wavy blue lake.