Bird Festival

Mercer is recognized as a Bird City by Bird City Wisconsin. This means our community offers programs that educate residents and visitors about birds and sound conservation practices.

The Mercer Bird Festival is part of our Bird City affiliation and is open to birders and nature lovers of all levels and ages.

SCHEDULE

Tuesday, June 4th, 6:30-7:30pm
Birding 101

Join Discovery Center Naturalist Annie McDonnell for a free presentation on “Birding 101”  at the Mercer Community Center. Annie will cover the birding basics from species identification to local birding hot spots, and birding gear.

This program is sponsored by the Mercer Library and the Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce.

Saturday, June 8th, 8am-1pm
On-Site Activities at Carow Park
Live Bird Education and Displays

Field Trips
7-9am

Guided Birding Hike 1 with John Bates
Little Turtle Wildlife Area (limited to 20)

Guided Birding Hike 2 with Zach Wilson Turtle Flambeau Flowage Scenic Waters Area
(limited to 10)

Bird Banding Demonstration with Bruce Bacon (limited to 20)

9-11am

Guided Birding Hike  with John Bates
Little Turtle Wildlife Area (limited to 20)

Bird Banding Demonstration with Zach Wilson (limited to 20)

Eagle Banding Trip with Bruce Bacon (limited to 15) *$10 additional fee for this trip: All sections are now full for Eagle Banding.

11am
Bird House Building for Kids

NOON
Bird Calling Contest