Bird Club

Join a welcoming community of bird enthusiasts on the second Wednesday of the month. New and experienced birders will meet to learn together, discuss bird-related issues, and hike to discover birds on our trails. Our co-host is Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mequon.  

eBird has become one of the most popular tools in the birding world. With over 1 million users and 100 million checklists entered, the information in the eBird database has become a vital tool for conservationists and biologists around the world. And with so much data being entered each day, a rigorous review process is necessary to ensure the data is reliable for use in conservation projects and studies. Tim Hahn will explain the basics of the eBird review process and answer any questions that attendees might have.

Tim Hahn is an avid birder from Waukesha, WI. He has served the Goss Bird Club as an officer for 10 years. He has been a member of the eBird review team in Wisconsin since 2018, serving as lead reviewer for Waukesha, Washington, and Walworth Counties, and as assistant reviewer for Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Jefferson and Marinette Counties. He leads many bird hikes throughout the year, including field trips for the Goss Bird Club and Horicon Marsh Bird Festival.

Anyone aged 14 and older who is interested in learning more about birds regardless of prior experience is welcome. You will learn and enhance your identification skills from experienced birders. Due to the early darkness of winter evenings, there will not be a planned hike associated with this program. 

Free to all. Optional donation supports habitat preservation at the Center. Registration required.