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SAT · MAY 2 · 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Birding by Ear

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center· 1111 E Brown Deer Rd
$15–$20 · 13+ · Tickets
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Identify birds by sound at Wehr Nature Center with expert guidance.

Part I

The details

About this event

Birding by Ear at Wehr Nature Center offers a unique opportunity to enhance your birdwatching skills by focusing on auditory identification. This workshop is tailored for those aged 13 and older, providing practical tips to recognize around ten local bird species by their calls. It's a great way to connect with nature and expand your birding toolkit.

The session is designed to be both educational and enjoyable, with experienced guides sharing their knowledge. Whether you're a seasoned birder or a curious beginner, you'll leave with new skills and resources to continue learning at home. Remember to register online in advance and prepare for a morning of outdoor exploration.

From the organizer

Would you like another tool to help identify birds? Join us to get started identifying birds by their distinctive sounds. We’ll use ornithological tips and tricks to learn 10-ish local species and share tools to continue learning at home. For ages 13 and older. Fees: $20 per person; $17 for Milwaukee County residents; $15 for Friends of Wehr Members; $5 parking fee applies for non-Friends of Wehr members Online registration is required two days before the program.

Getting in

  • Tickets

    Tickets available online

  • Registration required — must sign up

Pricing details

Fees: $20 per person; $17 for Milwaukee County residents; $15 for Friends of Wehr Members; $5 parking fee for non-members.

Pro tips

  • Budget

    If you're a Milwaukee County resident or a Friends of Wehr Member, you can save on the entry fee. Also, consider carpooling to split the $5 parking fee.

What's It Actually Like?

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Who'll Be There

Attendees will likely include adults aged 13 and older, with a mix of ages, including families and older individuals interested in birding. Expect a crowd that values nature and education, likely consisting of local residents and members of the Wehr Nature Center community.

How the Room Feels

Quiet expectedSeated throughout

What You'll Leave With

A new skill

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.

Quiet expectedSeated throughout

You'll leave with

A new skill

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