Wednesday Birders Foote Park Wren Hike

To secure a place at this event, registration is required. Please make sure ALL fields are filled out on the registration form and a confirmation email is received.

Join the Golden Eagle Audubon Society's Wednesday Birders for a moderate hike through Foote Park and Lydle Gulch. The pace will be slow to allow everyone to enjoy the birds and watch any interesting bird behavior as we explore beautiful riparian habitat along the towering basalt cliffs of the Boise River. We can expect to see migratory songbirds like warblers, flycatchers, and Lazuli Buntings as well as Northern House, Canyon, and Rock Wrens. We will travel about 2 miles and may cover the entire loop. You can also stop by the Foote Park Interpretive Center on the way home to get a glimpse of Treasure Valley history and learn about the park's namesake family.

Potential Hazards: Steep and narrow trails, ticks, and rattle snakes.

Recently reported species can be viewed here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L304674

* DO NOT TAKE THE GOOGLE MAPS ROUTE FROM KUNA MORA ROAD, OR GO TO THE FOOTE PARK THAT IS IN MIDDLETON *

Birding Skill Level: All levels of birders welcome, but you may enjoy your time more if you have some experience. Binoculars will be available if needed.

Age: Participants must be 10 years or older to join. Participants younger than 18 must have a parent/guardian present on the hike, and sign the liability release.

Time: 7:30 - 10:00am

What to Bring: Layers for weather, sun protection, comfortable shoes suitable for hiking, binoculars, snacks if needed, and water. No dogs please.

Meet at the lowest parking lot of Foote Park near the restrooms. (Click on "Meeting Place" to get directions from your location.) Please note that Google Maps may offer you two routes. Take the one that uses Hwy 21 and crosses the Lucky Peak Dam bridge. The other route is not accessible. If you just use "Foote Park" as the location, you may wind up in Middleton, or at the upper parking lot. Please use the Meeting Place link to ensure you don't get lost.

Restroom Availability: Vault restrooms are available at the parking lot.

Inclement Weather: If there is steady rain forecast or an unhealthy AQI, the trip will be cancelled. If precipitation is light or intermittent, we will proceed as scheduled.

Contact Information: Please text trip leader, Jordan Bates, with any questions: 208-391-8338

House wren photo by Ken Miracle.

Host or Publisher Golden Eagle Audubon Society