RRF 2026 Field Trips

  • October 26, 2026
  • October 31, 2026
  • Duluth, MN

Registration

  • Transportation: Shuttle Bus (departs from hotel - be there 10-15 min prior)

    Special Notes: The pathway back to the banding station is level and wood chipped, but there still can be a few rocks and roots to be aware of. Be sure to dress in warm layers, as it’s generally cold in late October.
  • Transportation: Shuttle Bus (departs from hotel - be there 10-15 min prior)

    Special Notes: The pathway back to the banding station is level and wood chipped, but there still can be a few rocks and roots to be aware of. Be sure to dress in warm layers, as it’s generally cold in late October.
  • Transportation: Shuttle Bus (departs from hotel - be there 10-15 min prior)

    Special Notes: Indoor ice, bring clean pair of shoes, comfortable clothing (stretchy pants like joggers/leggings are helpful)
  • Transportation: Shuttle Bus (departs from hotel - be there 10-15 min prior)

    Special Notes: For this trip, we will begin with a brief drive across the bridge from Duluth into Superior, Wisconsin and work our way towards the northern end of Wisconsin Point. This will likely be a mix of birding from a parked vehicle on paved roadway, as well as opportunities to park and walk on well-established boardwalks along the lakeside of the Point, providing access to scan the waters throughout the entire three-mile stretch.
  • Transportation: Shuttle Bus (departs from hotel - be there 10-15 min prior)

    Box lunch provided

    Special Notes: Tour in conjunction with Friends of Sax-Zim Bog and their work to preserve the amazing ecosystems in the bog.
  • Times: Shuttle departs hourly from hotel 10am - 3pm; Last shuttle back to the hotel departs at 3:45pm (if full, final pick–up 4:15pm)

    Transportation: Shuttle Bus (departs from hotel - be there 10-15 min prior)

    Special Notes: Dress appropriately as late October weather can be cold, especially during northwest winds; however, those winds also tend to promote some of the largest late-season raptor flights! Shuttle schedule will be arranged to have trips to and from the hotel hourly. Departure back to hotel from Hawk Ridge about 15 min after each hour.
  • Transportation: Shuttle Bus (departs from hotel - be there 10-15 min prior)

    Special Notes: Dress appropriately, as late October weather can be cold.
  • Transportation: Shuttle Bus (departs from hotel - be there 10-15 min prior)

    Box lunch provided

    Special Notes: Tour in conjunction with Friends of Sax-Zim Bog and their work to preserve the amazing ecosystems in the bog.
  • Transportation: Shuttle Bus (departs from hotel - be there 10-15 min prior)

    Special Notes: The pathway back to the banding station is level and wood chipped, but there still can be a few rocks and roots to be aware of. Be sure to dress in warm layers, as it’s generally cold in late October.
  • Transportation: Shuttle Bus (departs from hotel - be there 10-15 min prior)

    Special Notes: The pathway back to the banding station is level and wood chipped, but there still can be a few rocks and roots to be aware of. Be sure to dress in warm layers, as it’s generally cold in late October.
  • Times: Shuttle departs hourly from hotel 10am - 3pm; Last shuttle back to the hotel departs at 3:45pm (if full, final pick–up 4:15pm)

    Transportation: Shuttle Bus (departs from hotel - be there 10-15 min prior)

    Special Notes: Dress appropriately as late October weather can be cold, especially during northwest winds; however, those winds also tend to promote some of the largest late-season raptor flights! Shuttle schedule will be arranged to have trips to and from the hotel hourly. Departure back to hotel from Hawk Ridge about 15 min after each hour.
  • Transportation: Shuttle Bus (departs from hotel - be there 10-15 min prior)

    Special Notes: The pathway back to the banding station is level and wood chipped, but there still can be a few rocks and roots to be aware of. Be sure to dress in warm layers, as it’s generally cold in late October.
  • Transportation: Shuttle Bus (departs from hotel - be there 10-15 min prior)

    Special Notes: The pathway back to the banding station is level and wood chipped, but there still can be a few rocks and roots to be aware of. Be sure to dress in warm layers, as it’s generally cold in late October.

Register

Please read the description for each Field Trip to see what is included, departure and return times and what to bring.

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