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ALAS offers local bird walks every month led by board member, Rob Pendergast. These events are FREE and Open to Anyone.

Please join us. 

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Photo: Becky Martin

Local Bird Walks

Come Walk with Us! - Join other nature and bird nerds on a local bird walk to see if we can find birds around natural areas in Stevens Point. Please note: During the summer, the schedule is not every week. Scroll down for dates and times.

Details:

Arrive at 7:30AM. Walk begins at 7:35. Duration of walk is weather dependent. With milder temperatures walks average one mile and last about 2 hours at your average birder’s leisurely pace. Walks alternate between Saturdays and Sundays and sample the same location for 2 weeks. Expect walk duration to increase with the warmer temps and increased bird diversity in the spring. Walks take place in most weather conditions. In below zero temperatures we may opt for a different activity other than the walk. 

Walks are free and open to anyone interested. No pre-registration required to attend, just simply show up to the rendezvous point listed for each week at 7:30AM. Hope to see you there!

What to bring:

  • Binoculars 

  • Camera if you have one

  • Weather appropriate garb 

  • Good hiking shoes/boots

  • Good vibes

 

Weekly announcements and reports are made on the Portage Co Birding and SP Nature Wanderings Facebook groups. For questions contact Rob Pendergast at acadiantigerheron@gmail.com or call/text (715) 498-4885 - email is preferred. 
 

Schedule is below.

Fall Bird Walks

Fall Bird Walks (Sept - Oct)

September 2025

Iverson Park

Sat, September 13 - 7:30AM

Sun, September 28 - 7:30AM 

We will meet at the north parking lot off of Main St. We will start by searching for warblers and other migrant passerines around the north end of the park. Then head down to the marshy areas along the Green Circle Trail looking for waterfowl and other wetland species.

Google Maps Pin:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/jFrwFHDn8GzMKFLH9?g_st=ipc

GPS Coordinates: 44.52222367221709, -89.53909217298063

Description: The entire walk will be about 1.5-2 miles in total and the duration will be around 2.5 hours. The park has several hills, but is otherwise relatively flat. The trails are well maintained, but can get muddy in spots if we have had rain beforehand.

October 2025

Lake DuBay

Sat, October 11 - 7:30AM

Sun, October 19 - 7:30AM 

We will meet just west of the dam in the small dirt parking lot. This can be accessed via the short dirt road that cuts north from the intersection of Dam Rd and River Rd. We will walk the dike scanning for migratory waterfowl and other open water species. After the water works, we will spend a little time on the interior trail for passerines.

Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6Ei47UzcUiXX8yS96

GPS Coordinates: 44.66317693287298, -89.65502566288733

Description: The walk will be 2 miles and we will likely be out for 1.5-2 hours. There is a steep hill to access the dike, but is otherwise a flat area with a gravel easement. The woodland portion has short vegetation, deer ticks can still be present. October weather can be a bit hard to pin, always dress accordingly. Being over prepared is better than being cold.

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