Birding Field Trip to Hagerman

Registration is required to attend this event as space is limited. Please make sure ALL fields in the registration form are completed and that a confirmation email is received.

Join Golden Eagle Audubon on a birding day trip to Hagerman with multiple stops along the way. This trip is primarily scoping bodies of water for waterfowl. After meeting at the rendezvous in Boise, we anticipate starting at the State Fish Hatchery then moving to Clear Lakes. We would then return to the Hagerman area and visit a number of hotspots there. On the way out, we will visit Billingsly Creek with a final stop at Pioneer Reservoir outside of Bliss.

Please note: People with scopes are always willing to share on our trips, but if you don't have a scope you may have some standing around time waiting for a chance to use one.This is a long, caravanning day trip. People who may not want the full day can break off at any time.

Recently reported species can be seen here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1059906

Accessibility: This trip requires moderate hiking and is not suited for those with limited mobility. This field trip is not wheelchair accessible.

Birding Skill Level: All levels of birders welcome, but you may enjoy your time more if you have some experience. Binoculars will be available to borrow if needed.

Age: Participants must be 16 or older to participate, and those younger than 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the liability release.

Time: 7:30am - 5:00pm. Check-in is at 7:20am. Please arrive at check-in so we can start on time.

Meeting Place: 2286 E Gowen Road, Boise, ID 83716 in the Columbia Marketplace at Federal Way and Highway 21. We gather at the South end of the parking lot near the liquor store. (Click on "Meeting Place" to get directions from your location.)

This trip will be limited to 6 cars. Must be willing to carpool.

What to Bring: Layers for Weather, sun protection, insect repellant, closed-toe shoes, a scope if you have one, water, lunch, snacks, an auto with a full tank of gas. A scope will be available for the group to share. No dogs please.

Restroom Availability: Restrooms will be available.

Inclement Weather: If there is an unhealthy AQI or steady precipitation forecast, the trip will be cancelled.

Contact Information: Please email trip leader Jim James at jjameshouse@hotmail.com with any questions.

Cancellation Policy: If your plans change, please cancel your ticket on Eventbrite or contact the field trip leader listed above. Participants who miss two trips without advance notice may be suspended from registering for three months. Thanks for your understanding!

Red-winged Blackbird photo by Louisa Evers