According to club literature, the purpose of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club is to study and share with others the rich bird life of the Horicon Marsh and Wisconsin. Through regularly scheduled field trips, meetings, and other activities, members develop a better understanding and deeper appreciation of the diversity of birds and their important habitats around us. All activities are open to the public. The club meets on the third Thursday of each month, September through May, at 7 p.m. at the Horicon Service Center, located on Hwy. 28 between Horicon and Mayville.
Meetings usually feature a guest speaker.
One recent guest spoke about birds of Costa Rica. Bird hikes and field trips are offered throughout the year to a variety of locations and habitats. Besides the Marsh, club members have explored the Lake Michigan, Kettle Moraine and Eagle River areas. The club also participates in bird surveys, such as the annual Christmas Bird Count and the Sandhill Crane Count. These counts help the Department of Natural Resources and other researchers monitor bird populations.