A free bird walk will be given by Birding for Pleasure in Durham/Middlefield.
WHEN: Saturday June 4, 2022 at 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Rain cancels
LOCATION: Meet at Fredrick White’s Farm open space (Durham Fair Grounds, 70 Maple Ave, Durham, CT 06422, USA).
We will begin at Fredrick White’s Farm open space. Then we may drive 2 miles to Strickland Farm Conservation area with the focus on Bobolinks.
An experienced birder, Melissa Baston will lead the walk. Melissa is a board member of Quinnipiac Valley Audubon Society and Connecticut Ornithological Association. Melissa helps to install and monitor American Kestrel boxes in Durham and throughout Connecticut.
Fredrick White’s and Strickland conservation fields both serve as important wildlife corridors for birds and insects, some of which are endangered or threatened. We will count the Bobolink.
- Bring your binoculars, drinking water, bug repellent and wear waterproof shoes or boots. It may be very muddy.
- Vortex binoculars are available to borrow with your library card at the Durham Public Library given through a grant by CVEF.
- Social distance preferred. The wingspan of a bald eagle.
Birding for Pleasure is a nonprofit whose goal is to engage communities in conversation, restoration and enjoyment of nature focusing on birds, wildlife and their habitats.
Contact: Lauren Redfield 8603499544 lredfield@durhamlibrary.org