Wednesday Birders at Eagle Island State Park
About this Event
Registration is required to attend this event, as space is limited. Individuals on the waitlist will be contacted with instructions if a spot becomes available. Only those who have completed Eventbrite registration and received a confirmation email may attend, including attendees needed for accessibility assistance.
Join the Golden Eagle Audubon Society and the Wednesday Birders as we go for a scenic bird outing at Eagle Island State Park, a 545-acre park west of Boise. As we explore the park's ponds, river corridors, and brushy groves, we'll look for songbirds, osprey, herons, hawks, waterfowl, and shorebirds. Expect mostly flat, unpaved trails and a route of up to 2 miles, adjusted to the group's pace and bird activity.
Recently reported species can be viewed here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L473652
Accessibility: This event may be accessible for those who are blind and/or low vision, as there will be opportunites for birding by ear. This trip may be accessible to wheelchair users or those with limited mobility who are comfortable traveling on unpaved trails. Field Trip Leaders will help with bird identification and questions, but are not able to provide one-on-one physical aid or navigational assistance (including sighted guiding) on our trips. Participants are always welcome to arrange any assistance they may need in the field! Please ensure that any assistant is registered to attend this event. Use the special needs question in the registration form to let us know more about your accessibility needs and how we can best support your participation.
Birding Skill Level: All levels are welcome! Binoculars will be available to borrow if needed.
Age: Participants younger than 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and participants younger than 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the liability release.
Time: 7:30am - 9:30am. Check-in is at 7:20am. Please arrive at check-in so we can start on time.
Eagle Island State Park - 165 Eagle Island Pkwy, Eagle, ID 83616. Meet in the main lot near the visitor center. (Click on "Meeting Place" to get directions from your location.)
Please note: Eagle Island State Park requires all vehicles to display a valid Idaho State Parks Pass or pay a $7 cash entry fee.
What to Bring: Sun protection, comfortable shoes, binoculars, snacks as needed, and water. You may also want insect repellant. A spotting scope will be available for the group to use, but please feel free to bring your own. No dogs please.
Restroom Availability: Indoor restrooms are available at the Visitor's Center, which opens at 8:00am.
Inclement Weather: If there is an unhealthy AQI, steady precipitation forecast, or the trails are not suitable for ethical passage, the trip may be cancelled.
Contact Information: Please text trip leader Jordan at 208-391-8338 with any questions.
Cancellation Policy: If your plans change, please cancel your ticket on Eventbrite or contact the field trip leader listed above. Participants who miss two trips without advance notice may be suspended from registering for three months. Donations made during registration are non-refundable. Thanks for your understanding!
Osprey photo by Ken Miracle
Field trip leader Jordan Bates
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