Upcoming Outings
Birding outings occur monthly.
Show and Go Outing
saturday, august 15, 2026
7:30 am to 1;00 pm
Meet at the Singing Hills Walmart parking lot, NW corner
location: Hopefully, to the reopened Snyder Bend Park and Lake.
There, we will see the effects of the summer windstorm that closed the park, as well as, the dewatering of the lake that began in April.
We will hope to find post-breeding dispersed waders (herons, egrets, ibis), southward bound shorebirds and wandering gulls and terns. This local outing will offer a beginning birding segment and will be an excellent time to invite new participants.
Roadside or parking lot opportunities for seeing birds exist, but the main feature will be the 1/3 mile walk to the Gilchrist Viewing Deck where a larger portion of the lake is in view. Accommodations for those with mobility issues may be available by contacting me in advance.
A lunch stop at Walker's in Salix will be optional.
For more information contact :Bill Huser. 712 574 3107 or billfhuser@gmail.com
Outing to the Broken Kettle Grasslands
and Zales Prairie Hills
Saturday, September 19, 2026
meet at 7:30 am at the chris larsen Park boat ramp
Our annual trip to the Broken Kettle Grasslands and the Zales' Prairie Hills retreat has been moved to September to accommodate busy summer schedules and to offer opportunities to see the late blooming prairie specialties and the migrating birds that have not been present on our August visits in the past.
The morning will begin by birding the Grasslands and the wooded habitats at Camp Joy Hollow. The Grassland portion will be roadside birding, while the Camp offers walks from casual to adventurous.
At noon we are invited to the Zales' Prairie Hills for a special luncheon that Dotty will have waiting for us. Those wishing to partake in the meal should RSVP Dotty, and those wishing to contribute a dish can call Dotty, as well, at 712 540 0952.
Fellowship and one of Bill's walking prairie classrooms will be included after lunch.
For more information contact Dotty & Bill Zales at 712-540-0952, or Bill Huser at 712-574-3107 or billfhuser@gmail.com
Fall World Migratory Bird Day Event
saturday, october 10, 2026
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
stone state park, 5001 Talbot rd, sioux city, ia 51103
Join us for Fall Bird Migration and a chance to witness the wonder of bird migration firsthand.
Every Bird Counts! Your Observations Matter!
Meet at Pammel Valley Shelter.
Loess Hills Audubon Society will host guided Bird Walks at 8:00 am and 10:00 am. A relaxing Bird Sit at 9:00 am, and a Hawk Watch on the ridge area at 12 noon.
The Northwest Iowa Group of Sierra Club and Woodbury County Conservation will be participating with the Loess Hills Audubon Society in this event.
Stay tuned for further details - we are still in the planning stages!
