Bird Walk In Deep River May 8th

DEEP RIVER, CT — The Deep River Land Trust has invited locals to join them for a Bird Walk focused on Warblers and other spring migrants.

After wintering far to the South, many warblers, vireos, kinglets and other songbirds can be observed in our local area during the month of May. The Land Trust will explore the avian life on both the Deep River Land Trust’s George C Lyon Preserve and the adjoining Essex Land Trust’s Woodja Hill Preserve.

Join expert birder John Cunningham, as they walk a moderately easy ½ mile trail that will take you through a variety of habitats including, an old field, a cedar grove, red maple - swamp and upland oak forests, where we will listen and search for both migrant and resident species. Based on their colorful plumage and active behavior, Roger Tory Peterson “coined” the wood warblers as the butterflies of the North American bird world. We will focus especially on listening and looking for these small but uniquely beautiful birds.

WHEN: Saturday, May 8, 8- 10 a.m.

WHERE: Meet at the Woodja Hill Preserve Parking Area off Oxbow Lane (Essex) - Left Turn off Oxbow Lane near the end of the lane. There is limited parking so if possible, please carpool.

WHAT TO BRING: Masks, Binoculars and Bird Guides (a limited number of each will be available), and appropriate footwear for walking over uneven and wet terrain.

RESTROOM FACILITIES: None available

THIS IS A FREE EVENT.

If possible, please RSVP by contacting John Cunningham by email jandrewcunningham@gmail.com or by texting at 860 575 2588

--The Deep River Land TrustPO Box 101, Deep River, CT 06417