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.

Third Lake is a great winter waterfowl spot, and it’s also directly adjacent to Rollins Savanna so it’s easy to check out both locations in one outing. We originally scheduled this trip for late November but got snowed out, so we’ve rescheduled. Let’s hope for better weather!

Wear boots, dress warm, and bring scopes if you have them. Optional coffee and breakfast afterward.

Directions: From Route 45, turn west on Washington Avenue. Turn right (north) on Linden Avenue just before you reach the Rollins Savanna entrance. (This is a small service road.) Drive to the bus circle and park – we’ll meet there. Third Lake is a short walk through a path that begins directly across from the bus circle. The path may be snowy.

Leader: Beau Schaefer 847-337-3602

Email renabird3@gmail.com  to register.