Audubon Bird Walk

AUDUBON BIRD WALK NEAR GREAT WICOMICO APRIL 14^th

On Monday, April 14^th, the Northern Neck Audubon Society will conduct a bird walk on the Northern Neck near the Great Wicomico River on Barrett’s Creek

Audubon member Audrey Brainard will lead the walk which will include a variety of habitats, including a salt water cove, a freshwater pond, and woods. This is an exciting time for bird watching because it is a time of transition with early migrating birds and some winter holdovers. Among the possible sightings are red eyed vireos, eastern phoebes, horned grebes, yellow-throated warblers, brown thrashers, red-breasted nuthatches, red bellied, downy and pileated woodpeckers, ospreys and bald eagles. On last year’s walk, 28 different species were identified.

Participants wishing to carpool should meet in the parking lot of Grace Episcopal Church in Kilmarnock by 8:00 a.m. Those driving directly should plan to meet at the site at 8:20 a.m. From Route 200, go east at Wicomico Church onto Route 609 (Remo Road). Go about a mile and turn left onto Bogey Neck Road. Go about a mile and turn right onto Pine Crest. Take the next left onto Barrett Lane and park at the end of Barrett Lane. Meet at mailbox #132.

Binoculars and water-resistant footwear re recommended. For additional information, call Rick Skelton at 804-580-9066.