Birders on US 12 near Oak Creek Wildlife Area. Photo by Jim King 
Red-breasted Sapsucker on Bethel Ridge
Photo by Jim King
White-headed Woodpecker on Bethel Ridge Photo by Jim King
WOS field trips are each open to a limited number of participants. WOS members may join up to four trips a year (excluding Annual Conference trips). Non-members may attend as a member’s guest once per year. Questions about field trips should be directed to the trip leaders.
NOTE: Until further notice, these mandatory COVID guidelines for COVID-safe field trips will be in place:
— Stay home if you or a member in your household have any symptoms, or if you have been in contact with anyone with these symptoms:
• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea
— Drive on your own, or with members of your household. At your own risk and discretion, you may drive with others if all are vaccinated, face masks are worn, and it’s mutually agreed by the riders.
— Wear a face covering at all times.
— Remain at least 6 feet apart at all times.
— Bring your own scope and avoid sharing. If sharing, sanitize eye piece and maintain social distancing.
— Stay home if you or a member in your household have any symptoms, or if you have been in contact with anyone with these symptoms:
• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea
— Drive on your own, or with members of your household. At your own risk and discretion, you may drive with others if all are vaccinated, face masks are worn, and it’s mutually agreed by the riders.
— Wear a face covering at all times.
— Remain at least 6 feet apart at all times.
— Bring your own scope and avoid sharing. If sharing, sanitize eye piece and maintain social distancing.
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If you would like to lead a field trip or to suggest a location for a field trip, send a note to Jen Kunitsugu, Field Trip Chair.