Loopers meet for this popular "greet the spring migrants" birding trip south along/near the Miss. R. LaCrosse to Lansing, Iowa via Wisconsin Hwy 35, returning north via Hwy 26 through New Albin, IA to LaCrescent, MN & LaCrosse. Meet at Hwy 35 entrance to Goose Island south of LaCrosse at 7:00AM. See flocks of migrating waterfowl including Tundra Swans and raptors including nesting Bald Eagles. We will have an opportunity to scope out Peregrine Falcon nest sites at or near power plants at Genoa, Wis. & Lansing, Ia. Small birds to be seen include Eastern Bluebirds and Tufted Titmice.
This is a car-caravan trip of roughly 80 miles. Roadside walking only. Lunch on your own at Sweeney's Cafe/Bar overlooking the Miss. R. in Lansing around 12N. Return to LaCrosse by 3-4PM or leave or join as you wish. Dress for the day and bring binoculars. LaCrosse Motels, Rose St. 30 minutes from trip start: Exel Inn 608-781-0400; Hampton Inn 608-781-5100; Nightsaver 608-781-0200; Best Western (Midway Motor Lodge) 608-781-7000; Brookstone 608-781-1400; Roadstar 608-781-3070; Super 8 1-800-800-8000. LaCrosse Motels, I90 (North Kinney Coulee Rd.). 30 minutes from trip start: Baymont 877-BAYMONT; Microtel 1-800-888-771-7171. LaCrosse Motels, Mormon Coulee Rd. southside LaCrosse, 15 minutes from trip start: Bluff View 1-608-788-0600; Herold's Motel 1-608-788-1065. This birdwatching field trip is sponsored by Coulee Region Audubon society, a chapter of the National Audubon Society, and organized and led by Fred Lesher, who will provide identification of birds and a spotting scope. Other birders will also provide identification. No fee, no membership required. Car-pooling encouraged. Fred Lesher, LaCrosse, Wis. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search - Find what youre looking for faster http://search.yahoo.com
