Fall Field Trips 2017

Sat Sep 2 Fox Island County Park. Meet at the Vera Dulin Bldg parking lot at Fox Is, 7324 Yohne Rd., at 8:30 AM. Finish by noon. Leaders: Margit Codispoti, Stephanie Wagner. Park entrance fee of $2 payable at self-serve post just inside gate or at the Nature Center.


Sat Sep 9 Lake Michigan lakefront. Leave at 6:30 AM from north end of Meijer parking lot on Lima Rd north of I-69; if there is time, we’ll stop at Kingsbury FWA. Return about 6-6:30 PM. Leaders: Ed Powers, Dave Reichlinger


Sat Sep16 Salamonie Reservoir. Leave at 7:30 AM from NE corner of Rural King parking lot, US 24 just W of I-69, or meet us at 8:00 AM at Forks of the Wabash, SW corner of US 24 and IN 9, Huntington. Return around 5 PM. Leaders: Sandy Schacht, Stephanie Wagner


Sat Sep 23 ACRES Wildwood Nature Preserve, SR 14 btwn SR 15 and SR 13 in Kosciusko Co. Leave at 7:30 AM from Kroger’s, NW side of jct IN 14 west and Scott Rd, or meet us at Wildwood at 8:30. Return about 4:30-5 PM. Leaders: Eric Helfrich, Ed Powers


Sat Sep 30 Chain O’ Lakes State Park. Meet at 7:30 AM at from north end of Meijer lot on Lima Rd. just N of I-69, or meet us at Sand Lake parking lot at Chain O’ Lakes at 8:15. Return about 4. Leaders Eric Helfrich, John Winebrenner


Sun Oct 8 BIG SIT BIRD COUNT at Fox Island Nature Center; all afternoon, come when you can!


Sat Oct 14 Fox Island County Park. Meet at the Vera Dulin Bldg parking lot at Fox Is, 7324 Yohne Rd, at 8:30 AM. Finish by noon. Leaders: Margit Codispoti, Stephanie Wagner. Park entrance fee of $2 payable at self-serve post just inside gate or at the Nature Center.


Sun Oct 22 Hurshtown Reservoir. Meet at reservoir on Roth Rd 1 mi S of hwy 1 (1.5 mi N of Grabill Rd) at 3 PM. Finish by 5:00 PM. Leader: Ed Powers


Sat Oct 28 Eagle Marsh. Meet at Boy Scout Bldg lot, at end of frontage rd. on E side of I-69 at 8:30 AM. Finish by noon. Leaders: Ed Powers, John Winebrenner


Sat Nov 4 Lake Michigan lakefront. Leave at 7:00 AM from north end of Meijer parking lot on Lima Rd north of I-69. Return about 6-6:30 PM. Leaders: Ed Powers, Eric Helfrich


Sun Nov 12 Hurshtown Reservoir. Meet at reservoir on Roth Rd 1 mi S of hwy 1 (1.5 mi N of Grabill Rd) at 3 PM. Finish by 5:00 PM. Leader: Ed Powers

Field Trips 

(Click here to see a list of birds from each of our previous field trips)
Field trips are open to all; we welcome beginners!  Things to keep in mind:

--Bring a picnic lunch for longer trips; pack water and snacks for all trips
--Arrive a few minutes early; we leave on time!
--We carpool for out-of-town trips; sharing gas expenses is appreciated; if you're one of the drivers, arrive with a full tank; extra drivers may be needed!
--We can meet people at our destination or on the way if arranged in advance
--Return times are estimates and are not guaranteed; you can return early if you drive yourself
--Dress for the weather; waterproof shoes or boots are often needed; be prepared for mosquitoes; dress in layers - bring warm clothes and prepare for cold winds especially along shorelines.
--For further information, contact the relevant trip leader or email Ed Powers at [email protected]