International Migratory Bird Watching Hike
Join us for a guided hike and bird watching experience just in time for Mother’s Day. Mississippi Valley Conservancy and the Ferryville Tourism Council are pleased to offer this event as part of the Conservancy’s 2018 “Linked to the Land” series of outdoor experiences sponsored by Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse.
On the banks of Sugar Creek near the Mississippi River lies Sugar Creek Bluff State Natural Area, a 440-acre bluff-land preserve. With its beautiful meadows, forests, and prairies the property provides much needed habitat for rare and threatened bird species. Birds seen on previous hikes through this State Natural Area have included the red shouldered hawk, the whip-poor-will, the grasshopper sparrow, the cerulean warbler, and the blue-winged warbler. Local bird experts will guide hikers to listen for, watch, and identify the various birds that are returning to the area after wintering as far away as South America.
This guided birding hike is a unique treat idea to celebrate moms for Mother’s Day. We will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Ferryville Village Hall on Route 35. We will then carpool to the trailhead at the top of Sugar Creek Bluff State Natural Area. If you prefer to drive to the trailhead, please follow North Buck Creek drive off of Hwy 35 to the top (approximately 1 mile) and meet the group by 8:00 a.m.
RSVP’s are appreciated for this free event. RSVP by email to [email protected] or call 608-784-3606 ext. 6
IN THE EVENT OF THUNDERSTORMS AND LIGHTENING AT TIME OF THE SCHEDULED HIKE, IT WILL BE CANCELLED.