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REGISTRATION REQUIRED: VISIT EVENT PAGE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT: https://www.mainspringconserves.org/events/birding-spring-migration-folk-school-5-7-26/Lets go birding! Binoculars available to borrow.
Yellow-billed Cuckoo photographed by David Hewett
Join Mainspring’s Outreach Associate and professional bird guide Alina Martin for this beginner-friendly morning full of neotropical migrants refueling for their long flights down to Central and South America! We have a good chance of seeing a wide variety of striking and interesting species of songbirds such as Warblers, Grosbeaks, Vireos, Flycatchers; wading birds like Herons and Egrets; and waterfowl like Wood Ducks and Teal! Participants are encouraged to download the Merlin Bird ID app before the event, and we will discuss how to use this fantastic, self-guided learning resource at the beginning of the walk, as well as how beginner and advanced birders alike can easily contribute to ongoing community science
We will meet on Thursday, May 7th just before 7:00am at the parking area in the woods along Brasstown creek (https://maps.app.goo.gl/SutuJ9JntgYQBFrz7). See the map below for exact location. The walk will take 90 minutes and will alternate between wide, grassy, level trails and birding along a forested edge in a field. Wear waterproof shoes such as muck boots because the grass will be wet with dew.
Question: Why so early?
Answer: The early worm gets the bird! Birds are most active in their foraging in the earlier hours of the day, especially during migration. They spend the whole night flying and when they land they need to fuel up as much as possible before their midday nap. Late afternoon/evening can be good birding as well but it’s not reliable like the mornings are! I want folks to really experience the phenomenon of fall migration. Plus, mornings themselves are pretty phenomenal (just make sure to get a good nights sleep!)
This event is free and open to birders of all skill levels, from newbies to experts. Please bring a water bottle, water-resistant close-toed shoes, sunscreen, a hat, binoculars, and your curiosity! Binoculars will be provided for those who don’t have their own.
This event is weather-dependent; we will proceed in light rain, but cancel in the event of dangerous weather conditions like thunderstorms or high winds. Please leave pets at home.
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John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd,Brasstown,NC,United States
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