Purple Martins and Bluebirds
UW-Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve
Event Details
Date
Sunday, May 28, 2023
Time
1:30-3 p.m.
Location
Picnic Point entrance kiosk, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2000 University Bay Drive, Madison WI 53705
Description
The purple martin house and the Bluebird Trail at the Biocore Prairie were installed by the Friends to entice these birds to nest in the Preserve. Field trip leaders will describe the appearance, habits and nesting behaviors of purple martins and bluebirds. Leaders will also describe the Friends’ efforts to protect birds from their enemies. Hopefully you’ll get a peek at some baby birds, too! Leaders: Jeff Koziol and Richard Ness
Cost
Free
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