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:
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Binoculars
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Camera if you have one
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Weather appropriate garb
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Good hiking shoes/boots
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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 (Oct - Nov)
UPDATED DATES October 2025
Lake DuBay
Sun, October 12 - 7:30AM
Sat, October 18 - 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.
November 2025
Paper Mill Trail
Sun, November 9 - 7:30AM
Sat, November 16 - 7:30AM
We will meet at the Cedar St W terminus and likely hike to the confluence and back. Depending on weather we may add the old mill segment as well. This site holds open water for most of the year so waterfowl will be present. Additionally, there can be a good mix of passerines and other species that inhabit riparian areas.
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3eUS4szmkjUtkgtn8
GPS Coordinates: 44.486417, -89.557413
Description: This walk will be at least a mile and the duration will be around 2 hours. November weather can be quite cold, so dress accordingly. The trail is well maintained and is either gravel or paved. There are several moderate hills we will traverse on this hike, good hiking shoes are also recommended.