Event Cancellation Notice: Safety First
Due to safety concerns and hazardous road conditions, we regret to inform you that the upcoming event at Paradise Valley is cancelled. The parking lot has not been plowed, and recent reports indicate that only high clearance trucks could navigate the terrain.
Furthermore, there is evidence of a vehicle getting stuck just a car length off Kincaid Lane, underscoring the potential risks associated with accessing the area.
Your safety and well-being are our top priority, and we apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation may cause.
Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.
-BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin Admin Team
We are excited to host our third joint Madison and Milwaukee event at Paradise Valley! Join us for an exciting afternoon and evening of birding and observing Short-eared Owls as they hunt for meadow voles and other prey. We will bird our way to areas where we should see some owls performing their moth-like dance as they search for food.
A Short-eared Owl, perching on a post. Photo by Rita Flores Wiskowski.
Please note: Our group will be abiding by the American Birding Association’s Code of Birding Ethics, specifically noting Section 1.b., “...Limit the use of recordings and other audio methods of attracting birds, particularly in heavily birded areas, for species that are rare in the area, and for species that are threatened or endangered. Always exercise caution and restraint when photographing, recording, or otherwise approaching birds.”
Preparation
Dress warmly in layers and consider bringing hand warmers! The paths may also be icy, so footwear with good traction is recommended. As it is likely to be dark as we return to the parking lot, please be sure to bring either a cell phone or a flashlight.
Directions to Paradise Valley:
Google Maps: Paradise Valley Public Hunting Dousman (Kincaid Ln, Dousman, WI 53118)
Paradise Valley Wildlife Area is located at the west end of Kincaid Lane in Ottawa (near Dousman).
From Milwaukee: Take I-94 W to N Sawyer Rd in Summit. Take exit 283 from I-94 W. Follow N Sawyer Rd, US-18 W/Sunset Dr and Gramling Ln to Kincaid Ln in Ottawa.
From Madison: Take I-94 E to Delafield Rd. Take exit 277 from I-94 E. Continue on Delafield Rd. Take N Golden Lake Rd and US-18 E to Kincaid Ln in Ottawa.
Carpooling
For those who are interested in carpooling, please fill out the form below and we’ll do our best to match drivers and passengers!