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 Golden Eagle Audubon and the Wednesday Birders as we check out fall birds at Barber Park. We will meander through forest canopies over to the river looking for ducks that have come for the winter. Our 1.2 mile path will take us along the river before it loops back to the parking area. Along the way, we'll be on the lookout for waterfowl, songbirds, woodpeckers, and Great Horned Owls. We will be moving at a slow pace to allow plenty of time to observe bird behavior in the habitat.
Paths are a mix of paved and unpaved but generally flat. The observation site on the river could be slippery if there is frost or cold conditions in the morning.
Recently reported species can be seen here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L252509
Accessibility: The trails at Barber Park are not paved, but are generally flat gravel and may be wheelchair accessible. 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: 8:00am - 10:00am. Check-in is at 7:50am. Please arrive at check-in so we can start on time.
: We will meet in the parking lot of Barber Park near the event center. (Click on "Meeting Place" to get directions from your location.)
What to Bring: Layers for weather, sun protection, closed-toe shoes, binoculars, water, and snacks as needed. No dogs please.
Restroom Availability: Restrooms will be available near the parking lot.
Special Conditions: The river lookout platform could be slippery if there is wet or frosty conditions in the morning.
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!
Common Merganser photo by Ken Miracle
Field trip leader Jordan Bates
Event venue & nearby stays
Barber Park, 4049 South Eckert Road, Boise, United States
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