Celebrate spring with an early-April bird walk at the 197-acre Humboldt Park. Guide David Rupp of IndiGo Birding Nature Tours will lead a relaxed walk suitable for all levels of birders. Humboldt offers a variety of habitats, including the wetlands that host a variety of waterbirds, sparrows, and more. We will also keep an eye to the sky for Peregrine Falcons, Red-tailed Hawks, and Cooper's Hawks. Sure to be fun!

Leaders: David Rupp

Please contact David Rupp (david@indigobirding.com) or Aerin Tedesco (aerintedesco@gmail.com) at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend or to be added to a waitlist.

Accessibility:
Total trip distance is approximately 2 miles and will take place mostly on wide paved, crushed-gravel, or wood-chip trails that are relatively level with minimal incline. We may leave the trail at times to walk through the grass for a better view of the birds. Any recent rain may create muddy conditions.

Restrooms are available at the field house after 9:00 AM.

Weather/Attire/Other:
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please bring bottled water. Dress for the weather. Loaner binoculars will be available.

Location and Transportation:
The exact meeting location will be emailed in advance to registrants. Free parking is available at the Humboldt Park Boat House: 1301 N Humboldt Dr.  The park is also accessible by public transit via the following bus routes: 94 and 70.

Public Health:
Please bring a face mask with you. You may be asked to wear it as needed by the trip leader.