Join us as we travel just a few hours north to Horicon Marsh and then to Lake Michigan lakefront hotspots including Manitowoc Impoundment, Sheboygan North Park and Indian Mound, Lion’s Den and Coal Harbor Park. Fall migration will still be at peak volume with opportunities for 15 – 20 species of ducks and both Trumpeter and Tundra Swans. We will also search for snipe, yellowlegs and other shorebirds, grebes, cranes, herons, and some late sparrows. Rarities like Whooping Crane and American Bittern and other recent eBird/Discord sightings can be worked into a flexible schedule.
Exclusive for Lake/Cook members. Register early – limited space and only 10 hotel rooms available. Email chardoug@sbcglobal.net for details.
Leaders: Charlotte Pavelka and Doug Reitz (847) 347-8416
Join us at the Winthrop Harbor Yacht Club and surrounding area to look for migrating waterfowl, interesting gulls and possible winter landbird arrivals like Snow Buntings. We’ll check the slips and open water on the south side of the harbor, the waterfront and grassy areas by the Yacht Club, and adjacent State Line Beach – then head to the nearby donut emporium for coffee and arguably the best donuts in Lake County.
Bring binoculars and spotting scopes if you have them – and dress warmly.
Note: There is no access to the Yacht Club so plan your bathroom stop before arriving.
Directions: From Sheridan Road, turn east on 7th Street. Drive to the end of the road, then turn left and follow the service drive to the Yacht Club sign. Turn right at the stop sign and park in the lot near the Yacht Club.
Leader: Pieter Bonin (540) 454-9394
Please register here so that we can get a head count and contact you in the event of a date change due to weather conditions.