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Jan 10, Logan Sewage Ponds–Birding with Bridgerland Audubon

Birding with Bridgerland Audubon January 10, 8 am Smiths Marketplace, 750 N Main Meet to Carpool-SW Parking Lot Corner

Birding with Bridgerland Audubon
January 10, 8 am
Smiths Marketplace, 750 N Main
Meet to Carpool-SW Parking Lot Corner

Eric Bingham led the trip this month to the Logan Sewage Lagoons.
He brought along an excellent printed guide for identifying many of our common duck species at a distance.

We were anticipating low water levels and therefore low species counts, however we ended up with 22 bird species 10 of which were waterfowl. Some highlights were Green-winged Teal, Bufflehead, and Ruddy Ducks for the waterfowl. Other notable species include Great Blue Herons, Morning Doves, and a Kingfisher.

There were about 18 attendees with a couple of newcomers!

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For our first trip of the year we will be visiting the Logan wastewater treatment ponds AKA the sewage lagoons. These lagoons are home to many waterfowl species and while the water levels are low, we hope to still see some of these species including Golden-eyes, Gadwalls, Widgeons, Ruddy Ducks, and more. We may also see the occasional hawk or sparrow.

We will be meeting at Smiths Marketplace on 700 N Main St at 8am for carpooling or if you would like to follow us to the location. If you plan to meet us there, Turn west on 600 N from 1000 W in Logan and follow W 600 N to the gate. As this location is not generally open to the public, we will have someone opening the gate for us. Those of us carpooling will be arriving around 8:15am.

Trip Leader: Eric Bingham
Trip Contact: Meg Kast (801-864-9425)

Birding with Bridgerland Audubon
Fieldtrip Series

Birding with Bridgerland Audubon
Fieldtrip Series

Through our great volunteers, Bridgerland Audubon Society has scheduled monthly field trips. For these trips, we will meet to carpool from the SW corner of the Smith’s Marketplace at 750 N Main Street in Logan.

If you have any questions feel free to comment or direct message Meg. For now, if you are interested please sign up for our field trip mailing list through Audubon Mobilize.

Contact Meg Kast for more information:
fieldtrips@bridgerlandaudubon.org
Bridgerland Audubon Facebook Group
Search for Field Trips on BridgerlandAudubon.org
 
 
 
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Jan 10 – Sewage Lagoons, 8:00 am, Eric Bingham, Leader
Feb 7 – Green Canyon (Owling, 6pm), Frank Howe, Leader
Mar 14 – Second Dam, 8:00 am, Meg Kast, Leader
Apr 18 – Canyon Road Canal Trail, 8:00 am, Meg Kast, Leader
May 16 – Amalga Barrens, 8:00 am, Eric Bingham, Leader
Jun 6 – Logan Dry Canyon, 8:00 am, Meg Kast, Leader
Jul 25 – Tony Grove, 7:00 am, Jack Greene, Leader
Aug 29 – Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, 7:00 am, Dawn Holzer, Leader
Sept 19 – Porcupine Res. (salmon run area for eagles and such), 7:00 am, Meg Kast, Leader
Oct 10 – Rendezvous Park, 8:00 am, Eric Bingham, Leader
Nov 14 – Wellsville Res., 8:00 am, Meg Kast Leader
Dec 5 – Benson Marina, 8:00 am, Meg Kast, Leader

Bridgerland Audubon Meeting Location for Carpooling
Smith's Marketplace Parking Lot-SW Corner

700 N and Main Street
Logan UT 84321

Bridgerland Audubon Meeting Location for Carpooling
Smith’s Marketplace Parking Lot-SW Corner
700 N and Main Street
Logan UT 84321

Meeting point:
Smith’s Marketplace Parking Lot, Southwest Corner
750 N Main St, Logan UT 84321
SW Corner is closest to 700 N and Main
(Across the street from Angies)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signed waivers required for all participants. Complete form, print results and bring printed waiver to meeting point.
Attendance is without cost

Dec 20, 2025, Cache County/Logan Christmas Bird Count

Count from home or Count a sector, December 20, 2025, Counting Cache Valley Birds for 70 Years, 126th Annual Christmas Bird Count

Count from home or Count a sector
December 20, 2025
Counting Cache Valley Birds for 70 Years
126th Annual Christmas Bird Count

Join us for our 70th local bird count.
It is the 126th Annual Christmas Bird Count

https://bridgerlandaudubon.org/our-projects/cache-valley-christmas-bird-count/

Be in the know. Sign up to participate through Audubon Mobilize

Apr 26, Sharp-tailed Grouse Lek at the Selman Ranch

The Bridgerland Audubon Society has again been graciously invited by our great rancher friends, the Selmans, to visit their property in southern Cache Valley and observe Sharp-tailed Grouse dancing on their mating grounds.

Following the grouse viewing, the Selmans will feed us pastries for breakfast. In addition to viewing the birds, it is an opportunity to see how truly responsible stewards of the land like the Selmans carry out their ranching operations in a way that makes the land more productive and beautiful for both man and wildlife.

This trip is suitable for both novice and experienced birders. Meet 4:30 am at the SW corner of the 750 North Smiths parking lot for ride share.


Trip Report:
We had about 30 people attend.
We will add bird photos as they are submitted to us. bridgerlandaudubon@gmail.com, webmaster@bridgerlandaudubon.org or lyle.bingham@gmail.com

Visitors to the Selman Ranch seeking looks at Sharp-tailed Grouse on their Lek

Visitors to the Selman Ranch seeking looks at Sharp-tailed Grouse on their Lek

Visitors to the Selman Ranch seeking looks at Sharp-tailed Grouse on their Lek

Visitors to the Selman Ranch seeking looks at Sharp-tailed Grouse on their Lek

Visitors to the Selman Ranch seeking looks at Sharp-tailed Grouse on their Lek

Visitors to the Selman Ranch seeking looks at Sharp-tailed Grouse on their Lek

Background:

In August 2007, the Selman family was recognized for their conservation efforts with the Leopold Conservation Award. Details are found in the December 2007 Stilt:
https://bridgerlandaudubon.org/documents/BAS-Stilts/Stilt-2007/Vol%2036%20Issue%2010.pdf
Utah Leopold Conservation Award presented by: Sand County Foundation, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), The Nature Conservancy, Utah Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Utah Farm Bureau Federation and Western AgCredit. https://www.leopoldconservationaward.org
Fred Selman – 2007 Leopold Conservation Award (Utah – Part 2/3), https://youtu.be/onzpD0mtV7o?si=Lm0dbJ0J7hULDzVN
Fred Selman – 2007 Leopold Conservation Award (Utah – Part 3/3), https://youtu.be/eSgX7frzcBU?si=eJrtbSlNht4da9pv

ECONET Cache Valley Community Seed Swap March 22, 2025 10-12, The Greenhouse

Cache Valley Community Seed Swap, Saturday, March 22, 2025, 10-Noon, The Greenhouse, 295 West 300 South, Logan, UT 84321-5279Join the USU Permaculture Garden and fellow Cache Valley gardeners on March 22 to swap seeds, share snacks and prepare your garden!
Saturday, March 22, 2025
10-Noon
The Greenhouse
295 West 300 South
Logan, UT 84321-5279

ECONET: Environmental News for Cache, Rich, Box Elder, and Franklin Counties. Sponsored by the Bridgerland Audubon Society.
To subscribe or unsubscribe send an email with subject heading “ECONET” to hilary.shughart@gmail.com
Protecting the nature of Utah for people and wildlife.

Bridgerland Audubon Society
PO BOX 3501
Logan, UT 84323-3501
435-213-3668
https://bridgerlandaudubon.org/econet/

Feb 19, Mindful Birding Through a Camera Lens

Mindful Birding Through a Camera Lens: White-breasted Nuthatch Teton Splendor Field Trip Courtesy & Copyright Meg Kast, Photographer

White-breasted Nuthatch
Teton Splendor Field Trip
Courtesy & Copyright Meg Kast, Photographer

Mindful Birding Through a Camera Lens:
Immerse yourself in the world of birds with your camera, or without should you choose! Bridgerland Audubon board member Meg Kast will enthrall us with her bird photos and how they came about. Meg is an outstanding young photographer and recently attended a “Mindful Birding” workshop in Colorado where her camera was a hit! If you have some photos you wish to share, please bring them on a thumb drive, as we will have some time following Meg’s presentation.

Mindful Birding Through a Camera Lens, Meg Kast February 19, 7 pm Logan Library 200 N Main Street Logan UT 84321

Mindful Birding Through a Camera Lens, Meg Kast
February 19, 7 pm
Logan Library
200 N Main Street
Logan UT 84321

Light refreshments will be served.

Co-sponsored by Bridgerland Audubon Society and the Logan Library

February 19, 7 pm
Logan Library
285 N Main Street
Logan, UT 84321

Definitions:

Audubon Defines “Mindful Birding”:
Mindful birding combines mindfulness practices with the joy of observing birds. This practice is gaining popularity due to the health benefits of slowing down and immersing yourself in nature. Mindful birding can be done almost anywhere and requires little experience and equipment for participants, making it a great way to introduce new people to the joys of being outdoors with birds!

Birdability Defines “Mindful Birding”:
Mindful birding, also known as ‘slow birding’ or ‘casual birding’, is birding quietly, intentionally and gently, with the aim of deeply engaging with and enjoying the birds and nature around you. For many folks with accessibility challenges, this is the best way for them to go birding (rather than rushing around and checking off lists). Please remember, though, that there is no wrong way to go birding! https://www.birdability.org/mindful-birding

Background:

Meg Kast:
https://www.instagram.com/megs.wildlife.photography/reel/DEwPbNrOxv-/
https://www.instagram.com/megs.wildlife.photography/
http://facebook.com/megs.wildlife.photography1

Adams, Jill U, Birding With Benefits: How Nature Improves Our Mental Mindsets, Audubon Magazine, Winter 2019, https://www.audubon.org/magazine/winter-2019/birding-benefits-how-nature-improves-our-mental

Yuhas, Daisy, Five Ways to Connect With Nature and Boost Your Mood No Matter Your Schedule, Audubon Magazine, Fall 2024, https://www.audubon.org/magazine/five-ways-connect-nature-and-boost-your-mood-no-matter-your-schedule

Greene, Jack, Mindful Birding, Wild About Utah, November 18, 2024, https://wildaboututah.org/mindful-birding/
on UPR: https://www.upr.org/show/wild-about-utah/2024-11-18/wild-about-utah-mindful-birding
Mindful Birding Through a Camera Lens
Mindful Birding, The Morrissey Family Foundation, https://www.mindfulbirding.org/