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Bridgerland Audubon News & Events
February - September Field Trip Schedule
Visit our Field Trips page and mark your calendar.
June 9, Baby Cranes at Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Grays Lake NWR is the largest hardstem bulrush marsh in North America. Located in a high mountain valley near Soda Springs in southeastern Idaho, the refuge and surrounding mountains offer incredible scenic vistas, wildflowers, and fall foliage displays. Grays Lake Refuge provides breeding habitat for over 200 species of mammals, birds, fish, and amphibians. The refuge hosts a large nesting population of greater sandhill cranes; as many as 1200 individuals are counted in the valley during migration and staging times. We will be visiting at the peak of Sandhill Crane nesting season and will be looking for the adorable young colts. The refuge is closed to public access this time of year, but great views can be had from the road, and we will also be birding in the adjacent National Forest. Most of us will camp in the Grays Lake area and return on Sunday morning, but a late return Saturday night is available for those who don’t want to camp. Trip is limited to 15 people: reserve your spot by emailing Ryan.ODonnell@usu.edu by June 4th.
July 7, Black Swift Expedition
The Black Swift is a rare and unique species that nests only behind waterfalls in western North America. This species is high on the want list of many Utah birders, and is found in Utah only at Bridal Veil Falls and several nearby waterfalls in the Provo Canyon area. Join us as we seek out this unique species, and study the difference between this large swift and our more common White-throated Swift. Meet in the parking lot in front of Caffe Ibis (50E, 150N, Logan) at 7:30 AM to arrange carpools; bring money for gas and a lunch.
July 21, Butterflies of Cache County
"Beautiful flowers with wings" is a phrase frequently used to express the exquisite beauty of butterflies. Join expert naturalist Jack Greene (jackisgreene@yahoo.com or 563-6816), the Bridgerland Audubon Society, and the Stokes Nature Center for a fieldtrip to learn the secret lives of these amazing sparks of life. Place: Tony Grove meadows Date and time: meet at 9:00 AM in the Forest Service parking lot (1500 East Highway 89, Logan) to carpool. Bring binoculars and a lunch.
August 4, Cache County’s Coral Reef
Explore an ancient seabed with local fossil expert Paul Jamison. Hiking north from Tony Grove, we will visit a 400 million year old coral reef in the Ordovician Fish Haven Formation, and trace it out to the White Pine Lake Overlook. This will involve about six miles of moderate difficulty hiking, including some off-trail, so wear sturdy shoes and bring a lunch and lots of water. Meet at the Forest Service parking lot at 8:00 AM (1500 East Highway 89, Logan).
TBA, Committee & Board Meetings
Participate in the direction of your local Audubon Chapter. Prior to the 7:00 p.m. Bridgerland Audubon Society Board of Trustees meeting, join one of the steering committee meetings at 6:30. Learn about Bridgerland Audubon functions and contribute your own skills and insight.
Visit our Field Trips page and mark your calendar.
June 9, Baby Cranes at Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Grays Lake NWR is the largest hardstem bulrush marsh in North America. Located in a high mountain valley near Soda Springs in southeastern Idaho, the refuge and surrounding mountains offer incredible scenic vistas, wildflowers, and fall foliage displays. Grays Lake Refuge provides breeding habitat for over 200 species of mammals, birds, fish, and amphibians. The refuge hosts a large nesting population of greater sandhill cranes; as many as 1200 individuals are counted in the valley during migration and staging times. We will be visiting at the peak of Sandhill Crane nesting season and will be looking for the adorable young colts. The refuge is closed to public access this time of year, but great views can be had from the road, and we will also be birding in the adjacent National Forest. Most of us will camp in the Grays Lake area and return on Sunday morning, but a late return Saturday night is available for those who don’t want to camp. Trip is limited to 15 people: reserve your spot by emailing Ryan.ODonnell@usu.edu by June 4th.
July 7, Black Swift Expedition
The Black Swift is a rare and unique species that nests only behind waterfalls in western North America. This species is high on the want list of many Utah birders, and is found in Utah only at Bridal Veil Falls and several nearby waterfalls in the Provo Canyon area. Join us as we seek out this unique species, and study the difference between this large swift and our more common White-throated Swift. Meet in the parking lot in front of Caffe Ibis (50E, 150N, Logan) at 7:30 AM to arrange carpools; bring money for gas and a lunch.
July 21, Butterflies of Cache County
"Beautiful flowers with wings" is a phrase frequently used to express the exquisite beauty of butterflies. Join expert naturalist Jack Greene (jackisgreene@yahoo.com or 563-6816), the Bridgerland Audubon Society, and the Stokes Nature Center for a fieldtrip to learn the secret lives of these amazing sparks of life. Place: Tony Grove meadows Date and time: meet at 9:00 AM in the Forest Service parking lot (1500 East Highway 89, Logan) to carpool. Bring binoculars and a lunch.
August 4, Cache County’s Coral Reef
Explore an ancient seabed with local fossil expert Paul Jamison. Hiking north from Tony Grove, we will visit a 400 million year old coral reef in the Ordovician Fish Haven Formation, and trace it out to the White Pine Lake Overlook. This will involve about six miles of moderate difficulty hiking, including some off-trail, so wear sturdy shoes and bring a lunch and lots of water. Meet at the Forest Service parking lot at 8:00 AM (1500 East Highway 89, Logan).
TBA, Committee & Board Meetings
Participate in the direction of your local Audubon Chapter. Prior to the 7:00 p.m. Bridgerland Audubon Society Board of Trustees meeting, join one of the steering committee meetings at 6:30. Learn about Bridgerland Audubon functions and contribute your own skills and insight.
- Committees include:
- Education
- Conservation
- Field Trips
- Communications
- Programs
- Membership and Fundraising
