VISITOR INSTRUCTIONS |
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ARRANGING A VISIT
We are usually here during migration. Email communication is required even for last-minute requests. Please follow the steps below EACH time you visit.
We are usually here during migration. Email communication is required even for last-minute requests. Please follow the steps below EACH time you visit.
- Submit our contact form (introduce yourself and indicate arrival date and time).
- Follow the instructions you receive in our response which will include a gate code (code changes frequently). Make arrangements before 830 pm the day before you want a visit or plan ahead to get your day. We Don’t get back to email until >930 a.m. the day you want to visit.
YOUR ARRIVAL
- Use gate code to access the property.
- Drive slowly to the parking area. (You must stop here.)
- Park in an open space without blocking others. (Overflow parking is on Old Wiederstein Rd; on the other side of the solid white line.). Park head-in on opposite sides, larger vehicles in the pull through on the driveway and two pull-in spots.
- Sign in at Visitor Kiosk and receive a checklist/map (also available here.). If you EBird, note that on your checklist so that I know not to enter that data. If you are uncomfortable providing data, just let me know. You need to leave this checklist in the Visitor Kiosk, before you leave.
YOUR VISIT
- Try to complete the checklist and give numbers of each species. (Include any notable sightings, please write that down along with the area.)
- If you have a notable sighting, please contact me and write notes about the bird. Please make sure I can contact you quickly as the EBird reviewer likes immediate information, so please leave a cell number or if not, an email address.
- Upon departure, please return checklist to the Visitor Kiosk and take your trash with you as we are limited to one rolling can per week and animals will get into any trash left out.
- A port potty is provided and costs $75/month, please help fund it.
- To enter the backyard, go to the left of the house and enter through the gate. Please make sure you close it. Do not enter the garage, but patios available. You can eat out there, but the three dogs will keep you company. There are also picnic tables on the far side of the yard. Don't leave trash out and please take it with you.
- Beware of Rattlesnakes and other venomous snakes.