The way points of this bicycle route:
Trees all along the West side of road. Listen for Common Yellow Throats
Take some time at this corner. Something different every day. Downy Woodpecker today. Head East toward river.
Many sightings Aug 6-7
Turn around at the river and head back West. This can take hours. Different species just about every day.
Look high in the willows in the South Ditch. Great song. Been there sinc early spring.
Small flock Killdeer regular always there too & Eastern Kingbirds
This flows from Lake Goldsmith to the Sioux River About dry now.
Silking by July 10th Tells you something about the season. Silking takes place 1/2 to maturity.
In the trees & on the pole in the farm yard. Beautiful specimen
On the South side of the road Listen carefully. There are many species
More orioles Gold Finches and the every present CYT
Check the tree on the East side Sometimes good.
It's a lake Water dogs love it. Bring'em along.
Look back over your shoulder.
The field to the West has great grasses and wild flowers
Keep an eye out on the left. You never know.
The Vineyard is open in the afternoon.
Look and listen for Dickcissels They are fairly easy to spot
take the grass track South. This is a private road Get permission ahead of time.
The butterflys dragonflys are all over the place go slow.
Ride in the ditch for something different
take the cart path and follow Meadow Creek Dr.
The driveway to the Club House
This takes you back to the Valley.
Pie day is Tuesday. While you enjoy a cool drink and snack fill out your bird diary.
Give your dog a treat.
